Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA054
Location
Campbellsville, KY
Event ID
20150501X24825
Coordinates
37.360832, -85.305831
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
Registration
N9523E
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
75-30785
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LAB LEASING EQUIPMENT LLC
Address
505 BRIDLEWOOD PARK
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMPBELLSVILLE
State / Zip Code
KY 42718-7432
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing flare, the pilot reported that it "felt like the air was sucked out from under the plane". The airplane landed hard on the main landing gear, bounced and touched down again buckling the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA054