Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA215
Location
Brownsville, TX
Event ID
20110308X05559
Coordinates
25.903888, -97.422225
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 failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LINO LOPEZ PA
Address
36537 BARRINGTON DR
City
EUSTIS
State / Zip Code
FL 32736-8741
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, he allowed the airplane’s airspeed to decay on final approach. He noted that this resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing. The airplane sustained damage to both wing spars, the landing gear, and both ailerons during the landing. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA215