Summary
On August 31, 2009, a Alon A2 (N6363V) was involved in an incident near Richmond Hts., OH. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare.
The pilot reported that the crosswind landing approach was normal. Just before touching down, the airplane ballooned about 15 feet above the runway. The airplane "mushed hard" onto the runway, then veered off the right side of the runway where it contacted a taxiway light. Local winds were from 340 degrees at 10 knots and the airplane was landing on Runway 06.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA556. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6363V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that the crosswind landing approach was normal. Just before touching down, the airplane ballooned about 15 feet above the runway. The airplane "mushed hard" onto the runway, then veered off the right side of the runway where it contacted a taxiway light. Local winds were from 340 degrees at 10 knots and the airplane was landing on Runway 06.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA556