Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 7, 2013
NTSB Number
ANC13CA108
Location
Mentasta Lake, AK
Event ID
20131212X22541
Coordinates
62.738609, -143.003616
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N432X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1850129
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
21311 S ARNOLD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
WA 99012-9706
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing a tailwheel and tundra tire-equipped airplane at an off-airport site. Just before touchdown he felt the airplane sink, and added power to correct the condition, but the airplane hit hard and bounced. He recovered from the bounce, and brought the airplane to a full stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. 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# ANC13CA108