Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA217
Location
Lafayette, IN
Event ID
20090318X51159
Coordinates
40.412498, -86.936943
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. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TAMPA BAY AVIATION INC
Address
1000 N HERCULES AVE
City
CLEARWATER
State / Zip Code
FL 33765-1962
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while performing a touch and go landing, a gust of wind turned the airplane. He stated that he applied some power and straightened the airplane but the airplane came down hard and bounced. He stated that the airplane bounced several times and then came down hard on the nose landing gear. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a stop. The firewall and fuselage skins showed evidence of buckling.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA217