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
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