Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 28, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA335
Location
Holland, MI
Event ID
20140703X00124
Coordinates
42.744167, -86.108886
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 improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
UNITED MANUFACTURING INC
Address
4150 SUNNYSIDE DR
City
HOLLAND
State / Zip Code
MI 49424-8716
Country
United States
Analysis
While landing in variable wind conditions, the airplane touched down hard, and bounced. The airplane departed the side of the runway and came to rest in a grassy area. During the runway excursion, the left main landing gear buckled and damage was sustained to the empennage. The circumstances of the accident are consistent with a loss of control following a hard landing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA335