Accident Details
Date
Thursday, December 27, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN13CA125
Location
Middle Bass Island, OH
Event ID
20130104X31855
Coordinates
41.688331, -82.808052
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 did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in impact with the edge of the runway surface.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GRIFFING FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
3255 E STATE RD
City
PORT CLINTON
State / Zip Code
OH 43452-2542
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane touched down short of the runway threshold during landing. When the airplane's landing gear contacted the edge of the paved runway, the right main landing gear separated from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right main wing spar. The pilot noted that there were 1 to 2 foot tall snow piles at the approach end of the runway.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA125