Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA208
Location
Prospect Heights, IL
Event ID
20110228X93029
Coordinates
42.114166, -87.901390
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 flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N12LK
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TH-84
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
N12LK
Address
159 BROCKTON PL
Status
Deregistered
City
VALPARAISO
State / Zip Code
IN 46385-8056
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the landing, he misjudged the height above the runway. The pilot flared the airplane too soon, and the airplane experienced a hard landing. The airplane slid down the runway and came to rest upright. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA208