Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 21, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA497
Location
North English, IA
Event ID
20110722X51859
Coordinates
41.493331, -92.148056
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 flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5439
Make
GRUMMAN SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
1158
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VARDAMAN CHUCK L
Address
12556 FM 902
Status
Deregistered
City
DORCHESTER
State / Zip Code
TX 75459-2422
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was attempting a landing into the sun with agricultural chemical on the windshield. He said that a sudden air burst pushed the airplane down, which resulted in a hard landing. The airplane then bounced and impacted the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. Weather reports for the area did not indicate the presence of weather that would have resulted in an air burst.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA497