Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 14, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA514
Location
Fremont, NE
Event ID
20140923X13605
Coordinates
41.450000, -96.521110
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 landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
ZODIAC 601XL
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZODIAC 601XL
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FREEMAN STANLEY A
Address
3245 MARIAN LN
City
FREMONT
State / Zip Code
NE 68025-6482
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, he over-controlled and the airplane climbed. He then pushed forward on the elevator control and over-corrected. He said that before he knew it he was porpoising and the airplane landed hard. He stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the event. The airplane incurred damage to the firewall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA514