Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 29, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA208
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Event ID
20090313X04158
Coordinates
41.453887, -87.006942
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EPIK INDUSTRIAL LLC
Address
5600 N 13TH ST
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47805-1620
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was returning from a local flight and he reported that during the landing on runway 27, the airplane touched down and then ballooned and became airborne again. He stated that the airplane then came down hard on the main landing gear first followed by the nose landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a stop. Subsequent examination of the airplane confirmed damage to the wing main spar.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA208