Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 23, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR15CA028
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Event ID
20141028X32924
Coordinates
33.910884, -118.340393
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 flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MUSTANG SALLY AVIATION LLC
Address
838 MOUNT ZION RD
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
SC 29020-9003
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing he flared too high, which resulted in the airplane bouncing hard three times. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall had sustained substantial damage. 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# WPR15CA028