N622BT

Substantial
None

FLIGHT DESIGN CTLSS/N: 11-11-05

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA271
Location
Concord, NH
Event ID
20130605X83657
Coordinates
43.202777, -71.502220
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 landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N622BT
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN
Serial Number
11-11-05
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
CTLSFDCT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCGEE JAMES B
Address
7 FOREST GREEN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RYE
State / Zip Code
NH 03870-2047
Country
United States

Analysis

According to pilot, he flew the visual approach at the 55-knot normal airspeed as prescribed by the airplane owner's manual. The pilot stated that during the flare, the airplane lost lift and impacted the runway. During rollout on the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane ground looped 180 degrees, and came to rest on the right side of runway 35. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the right main landing gear attachment point and the engine firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The recorded wind at the airport, about the time of the accident, was from 320 degrees at 7 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA271