N57CW

Substantial
None

WALKER J C LANCAIR 320S/N: 454-320-203-FB

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 15, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA248
Location
Baltimore, MD
Event ID
20110418X04921
Coordinates
39.325553, -76.413887
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 improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WALKER J C
Serial Number
454-320-203-FB
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
LANCAIR 320
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
LANCAIR 320

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HAWN WILLIAM R
Address
5580 CANADA CT
City
ROCKWALL
State / Zip Code
TX 75032-8411
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he entered the landing pattern, completed all checklist items, and turned from base to final approach for landing. The airplane was high and fast on final. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced 2 times and veered to the left before coming to a stop. The nose gear separated, the left main landing gear came up through the left wing resulting in substantial damage, and the right main landing gear folded. Examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have made a go-around after the first bounce.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA248