N835FS

Substantial
None

REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH REMOS GXS/N: 268

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 28, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12CA093
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Event ID
20111201X21336
Coordinates
40.451667, -105.011108
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

Registration
N835FS
Make
REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH
Serial Number
268
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
REMOS GXG3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

While on final, the airplane was not losing altitude as expected so the pilot elected to perform a go-around. During the landing for the second approach, the pilot flared and the airplane touched down and immediately made a loud noise. The airplane pitched down and skidded off of the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed and one blade of the propeller separated. Further examination revealed that the composite structure of the fuselage was wrinkled. The Federal Aviation Administration examined the wreckage and found no mechanical anomalies or failures that would have occurred 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# CEN12CA093