Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA178
Location
Willows, CA
Event ID
20100325X04023
Coordinates
39.515556, -122.217224
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, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N42JH
Make
HARDIE JAMES D
Serial Number
JCX014
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NOWLEN BERNARD C
Address
6235 GOLD HILLS CT
Status
Deregistered
City
REDDING
State / Zip Code
CA 96003-7466
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing he flared too high resulting in a bounced landing. During his attempted recovery, the airplane swerved to the right and ground looped, coming to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to 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# WPR10CA178