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Substantial
None

YUNEEC YUNEECS/N: E430 CY-E2-8

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 1, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA039
Location
Upland, CA
Event ID
20131102X05355
Coordinates
34.112220, -117.686943
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, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
YUNEEC
Serial Number
E430 CY-E2-8
Engine Type
Electric
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
YUNEECSBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
YUNEEC E-430

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
XIRU WANG
Address
1042 N MOUNTAIN AVE # B-737
City
UPLAND
State / Zip Code
CA 91786-3695
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during approach to land he flared too high. The airplane subsequently landed hard, which collapsed the left main landing gear and nose gear, and substantially damaged the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident 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# WPR14CA039