Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 14, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA031
Location
Pagosa Springs, CO
Event ID
20101022X03045
Coordinates
37.284999, -107.053611
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, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LAGER ERIC WILLARD
Address
8421 W 121ST ST
City
PALOS PARK
State / Zip Code
IL 60464-1229
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot was landing on a 8,100 foot long hard surface runway in dry conditions with clear skies and calm wind. During the final approach to the runway, the pilot stated that he allowed the airplane to develop a high sink rate which he did not correct. The airplane “hit the runway and porpoised twice”. The nose-gear fork then fractured and separated, and the propeller struck the runway surface. The airplane received substantial damage to the forward fuselage and nose-gear. The pilot and passenger were not injured.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA031