Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 8, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA421
Location
Eugene, OR
Event ID
20130924X42839
Coordinates
44.124443, -123.211944
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 that resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CORSAIR AVIATION LLC
Address
12653 OSBORNE ST STE 28
City
PACOIMA
State / Zip Code
CA 91331-2158
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while on final, the approach was stable, and that on short final he leveled the airplane and flared for landing. The airplane touched down, bounced back into the air, and when it touched down again, it impacted the runway in a nose down attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The 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# WPR13CA421