N232E

Substantial
None

FAIRCHILD 24R-40S/N: R40-425

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 8, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA415
Location
Smyrna, TN
Event ID
20120626X00722
Coordinates
36.001110, -86.510833
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 inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FAIRCHILD
Serial Number
R40-425
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
24R-40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
24R-40

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
THOMSON SCOTT R
Address
35 MERRIMAN RD
City
STREET SOMERSET
State / Zip Code
BA16 -0JB
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he flew approximately one hour before returning to the departure airport and entering the traffic pattern. During final approach he stated that the black rubber transfer on the runway surface confused him resulting in the misjudgment of the height of the airplane over the runway. The pilot realized that he was too high above the ground and too slow and applied full throttle to go around; however, the airplane impacted the runway, bounced, then skidded off to the right side of the runway resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA415