Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot after an uneventful cross-country flight he set up for landing after a normal approach. Upon touchdown on the right main landing gear, the airplane bounced and ground looped to the left. The airplane nosed over inverted resulting in substantial damage to both wings and tail section. The reported wind at the time of the accident was calm with no gusts. After the accident, the experienced pilot reported that he should not have delayed in performing a more effective recovery from the bounced landing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA685