Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
During a planned full-stop landing, the airplane bounced back into the air after the initial touchdown, and then settled to the runway a second time. Almost immediately after the second touchdown, the airplane veered sharply to the left and departed the runway surface. Before the pilot could get the airplane to come to a stop, its left wing struck a tree, resulting in the airplane spinning around and coming to a stop. The pilot said that the airplane had no mechanical or directional control anomalies, and that he should have executed a go-around when the airplane first bounced back into the air.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA037