Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 27, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA545
Location
Jenison, MI
Event ID
20090827X01036
Coordinates
42.935832, -85.805000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
UPPER MICHIGAN HOLDINGS LLC
Address
3867 STONEWATER DR
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
OH 43221-5932
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he executed a simulated engine out approach abeam the numbers at the end of the runway. He established a 500 foot per minute descent on the base leg to final. He angled the airplane toward the touchdown zone with the left wing slightly low. He reported that when the airplane was at 30 feet above ground level, he applied power and the nose pitched up 20 – 30 degrees. The left wing scraped the pavement, the airplane veered off the runway, and the airplane nosed over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA545