Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 7, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA489
Location
Grants Pass, OR
Event ID
20121105X43628
Coordinates
42.506111, -123.386108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MCKEEVER JESSE M
Address
49024 CROQUET CT
City
INDIO
State / Zip Code
CA 92201-8808
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot stated that he was practicing short field landings and configured the airplane with full flaps on the approach. The student pilot reduced power too early for the airplane configuration, which caused a loss of airspeed and a subsequent hard landing. During annual maintenance, a mechanic noted that the firewall was bent. The student 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# WPR11CA489