Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 25, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA191
Location
Clinton, AR
Event ID
20090306X10259
Coordinates
35.650554, -92.403892
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 improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COLEMAN TOMMY
Address
2501 STONYBROOK DR
City
PROSPER
State / Zip Code
TX 75078-8986
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he experienced a "wind-shift and gust" upon landing. The pilot further reported that the airplane "caught" a tailwind and hit the runway hard. During the impact, the nose wheel tire "blew-out" and the airplane's propeller struck the runway. An examination of the airplane following the accident revealed that the firewall sustained substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA191