Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 28, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA146
Location
Huntsville, AL
Event ID
20150629X64512
Coordinates
34.859443, -86.557502
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 failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N19337
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15074350
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AERO QUEST LLC
Address
11299 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
OLIVE BRANCH
State / Zip Code
MS 38654-4005
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown, the airplane porpoised, the nose landing gear collapsed, and came to a stop on the nose. A postflight inspection revealed 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# GAA15CA146