Summary
On September 14, 2014, a Stanley Arthur Freeman ZODIAC 601XL (N710DM) was involved in an incident near Fremont, NE. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN14CA514. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N710DM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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