Accident Details
Date
Saturday, December 6, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA084
Location
Meacham Int'l Airport, TX
Event ID
20081211X04618
Coordinates
32.819721, -97.362503
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4920W
Make
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL
Serial Number
14244
Model / ICAO
114
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT SERVICES LLC
Address
1232 CHOPTANK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
DE 19709-9038
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was performing a landing after a cross country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA084