Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA486
Location
Heber Springs, AR
Event ID
20120727X44647
Coordinates
35.511665, -92.012779
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 flare, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9145L
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
27-0094
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FULLER IRA B III
Address
17 STONES THROW
Status
Deregistered
City
BATON ROUGE
State / Zip Code
LA 70809
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he flared too high and the airplane landed hard and bounced. The airplane subsequently stalled and the left wing dropped. After impact, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and skidded down an embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA486