Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 2, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA170
Location
Oak Island, NC
Event ID
20150709X34206
Coordinates
33.933055, -78.071388
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HYPERION ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
6083 E POINTE LN
City
WARRENTON
State / Zip Code
VA 20187-4475
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he "let the nose fall through" in the landing flare and the airplane bounced once on the nose gear. During the second bounce, the propeller struck the runway, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot stated there were no 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# GAA15CA170