Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA353
Location
Lawrenceville, GA
Event ID
20140724X94756
Coordinates
33.973609, -83.957496
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 hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4399
Make
JANNAKOS GREGORY P
Serial Number
6-4211
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
ZODIAC 601 HDS
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
JANNAKOS GREGORY P
Address
1921 MCCONNELL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GRAYSON
State / Zip Code
GA 30017-1339
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, during landing, the nose landing gear collapsed, separated, and the airplane skidded down the runway prior to coming to rest. The pilot further reported that the landing attitude was level and all three landing gear touched down about the same time. A postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed that the nose landing gear and the firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA353