Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 21, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA336
Location
Maryland Heights, MO
Event ID
20100621X64910
Coordinates
38.726665, -90.508056
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, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MELBOURNE FLIGHT TRAINING LLC
Address
1401 GENERAL AVIATION DR
City
MELBOURNE
State / Zip Code
FL 32935-6300
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoff and landings. The first two landings were good. On the third landing the airplane landed hard and bounced, so the pilot performed a go-around. The subsequent landing was good, but the nose wheel had a shimmy. Inspection of the airplane revealed that the nose wheel bearing and firewall were damaged.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA336