Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 19, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA046
Location
Naples, FL
Event ID
20150421X14605
Coordinates
26.152500, -81.775558
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PEGASUS AIR LLC
Address
1922 SCENIC LAKES DR
City
LOUISVILLE
State / Zip Code
KY 40245-4810
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tri-cycle landing gear equipped airplane reported a gust of wind lifted the airplane's nose during landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and subsequent hard landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, cockpit floor board, and firewall. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA15CA046