Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 8, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA392
Location
Detroit, MI
Event ID
20120625X55501
Coordinates
42.409168, -83.010002
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7588K
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P21000414
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BRANAM JAMES G
Address
1707 RUN WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
OH 45042-2300
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing he flared too high and the airplane landed on the nose landing gear. The airplane bounced and then landed again on the nose landing gear, which subsequently collapsed. The airplane skidded to rest upright on the runway. Postaccident examination showed the firewall and fuselage were buckled and bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# CEN12CA392