N6363V

Substantial
None

ALON A2S/N: A-39

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

Date
Monday, August 31, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA556
Location
Richmond Hts., OH
Event ID
20090902X43116
Coordinates
41.564998, -81.486114
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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ALON
Serial Number
A-39
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
A2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GREGORY VERNON L
Address
409 SWEET PEA LN
City
SWANSEA
State / Zip Code
SC 29160-8951
Country
United States

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