Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 9, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA620
Location
Phillipsburg, OH
Event ID
20120910X80127
Coordinates
39.913055, -84.400276
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LUV2FLY LLC
Address
205 SQUIRES ROW
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
TX 78213-2634
Country
United States
Analysis
During the final approach to the runway, the pilot initiated his flare too high. He stated that as he released back pressure on the flight controls and added power, the nose of the airplane dropped and the hit the runway. An examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions 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# CEN12CA620