N917ZZ

Substantial
None

PARADISE USA LLC PARADISE P-1 SLSA LWS/N: 0095

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA10CA069
Location
Plant City, FL
Event ID
20091120X82236
Coordinates
28.000000, -82.157775
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 while landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N917ZZ
Make
PARADISE USA LLC
Serial Number
0095
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
PARADISE P-1 SLSA LWPAR1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH RANDALL G
Address
1107 HAWKSBILL LN
Status
Deregistered
City
SUGARLOAF KEY
State / Zip Code
FL 33042-3159
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the special light sport airplane had completed an uneventful full-stop landing, and was conducting a second full-stop landing on the asphalt runway. During the landing flare, the left wing dropped slightly, and the airplane landed hard. The left main landing gear separated, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway, and came to rest on grass. Damage to the airplane included substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions during the accident. He reported 162 hours of total flight experience, which included 51 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The wind was reported as calm about the time of the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA069