Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA194
Location
Grangeville, ID
Event ID
20120504X60304
Coordinates
45.942501, -116.123336
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 flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GRANT AVIATION INC
Address
6420 KULIS DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said the airplane landed on all three wheels and bounced back into the air. The airplane stalled, impacted the runway, and bounced into the air again. The airplane then landed on its nose wheel resulting in a broken wheel and flat tire. The airplane slid off the left side of the runway, and the left wing contacted terrain and sustained substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA194