Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 6, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA035
Location
FARMINGDALE, NJ
Event ID
20150407X21728
Coordinates
40.298294, -74.520683
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 control and subsequent hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N179BA
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15279715
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AIR MODS AND REPAIR INC
Address
106 SHARON RD STE B
Status
Deregistered
City
ROBBINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
NJ 08691-1309
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated in a document to the Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector that he flared too high, the airplane landed hard, and started to porpoise. On the third porpoise the airplane subsequently nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report as requested.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA035