Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA395
Location
Moriarity, NM
Event ID
20110615X73304
Coordinates
34.982223, -106.004997
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 directional control during the landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WAITE JOHN B
Address
2809 N STARR ST
City
TACOMA
State / Zip Code
WA 98403-2934
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, while landing in strong and gusty surface winds, the airplane bounced and then "shifted to the right." When the airplane touched down again, the main landing gear assembly separated and the nose landing gear was crushed aft, damaging the fuselage structure where both were mounted. According to the pilot, there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# CEN11CA395