Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported he applied right rudder to correct for the airplane drifting to the left during his second touch and go landing. He stated that when he reduced the power to land, the nose of the airplane dropped, contacting the runway, and the airplane porpoised. The pilot regained control of the airplane and landed on the remaining runway. A postaccident examination revealed that the nose gear was pushed up resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported there were no failures/malfunction of the 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# CEN12CA194