Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA420
Location
Smyrna, TN
Event ID
20120628X95014
Coordinates
35.975865, -86.514468
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 flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MULLINS JAMES C
Address
1105 HUNTING CREEK RD
City
FRANKLIN
State / Zip Code
TN 37069-4755
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing flare the airplane bounced on the runway several times. The last time the airplane bounced, the nose wheel landing gear impacted the runway, the front tire ruptured, and the propeller struck the ground resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. 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# ERA12CA420