Accident Details
Date
Friday, November 12, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA11CA062
Location
Sevierville, TN
Event ID
20101115X05215
Coordinates
35.854721, -83.523887
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 inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RIGGAN RUSSELL C
Address
424 CLARK AVE
City
KIRKWOOD
State / Zip Code
MO 63122-6307
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was conducting a touch-and-go landing when the airplane porpoised upon touchdown. He stated that the airplane bounced three or four times and the propeller hit the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane, and said that the accident may have been prevented had he chosen to conduct full-stop landings rather than touch-and-go landings.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA062