Summary
On December 10, 2011, a Grumman AA5 (N28870) was involved in an incident near Furnace Creek, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
According to the pilot, he flared too high, made a hard landing, and then bounced at least once. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway and nosed over after the nose landing gear collapsed and separated. The pilot stated that he briefly added power during the bounce, but decided to abort the attempted go around. The pilot further stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR12CA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28870.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot, he flared too high, made a hard landing, and then bounced at least once. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway and nosed over after the nose landing gear collapsed and separated. The pilot stated that he briefly added power during the bounce, but decided to abort the attempted go around. The pilot further stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA061