Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA567
Location
Ankeny, IA
Event ID
20110815X05339
Coordinates
41.691112, -93.566390
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 landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CLEAR SKIES FLYING CLUB LLC
Address
C/O JOHN KOESTER
3497 NE 78TH AVE
City
ANKENY
State / Zip Code
IA 50021-9377
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he returned from a local flight and entered the airport traffic pattern without incident. The airplane was configured for landing and final approach appeared normal. However, the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently made a hard landing resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. He 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# CEN11CA567