Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 2, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA004
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Event ID
20111004X30931
Coordinates
40.941944, -74.303611
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AANONSEN LLOYD B
Address
817 LAGUNA DR
City
VENICE
State / Zip Code
FL 34285-1206
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot/owner stated that he was practicing takeoffs and landings at the time of the accident. During the fourth landing, the landing flare was "too high" and the airplane landed hard. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking, where a post-flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and firewall. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with his airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA004