Summary
On May 08, 2012, a Cessna 207A (N207YH) was involved in an incident near Grangeville, ID. All 1 person 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 flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR12CA194. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N207YH.
Accident Details
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)
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