Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA139
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Event ID
20140319X95657
Coordinates
35.242778, -120.651107
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
STARDUSTER SA300
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
STARDUSTER SA300
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
YANCEY PATRICK D
Address
5655 W COEUR D ALENE DR
City
SPIRIT LAKE
State / Zip Code
ID 83869-8786
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane, it bounced once, and as the airplane main landing gear made contact with the runway, the right landing gear strut collapsed. The pilot lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The fuselage and right wing sustained substantial damaged.
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# WPR14CA139