Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 10, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA330
Location
McKenzie Bridge, OR
Event ID
20110715X91632
Coordinates
44.175556, -122.084724
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BYBEE DON R
Address
10908 NE 359TH ST
City
LA CENTER
State / Zip Code
WA 98629-3660
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, he flared about six feet above the runway numbers and the airplane touched down hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. On the second bounce, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left outboard end of the wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe that would have precluded normal flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA330