Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 14, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA228
Location
Danbury, CT
Event ID
20150818X61316
Coordinates
41.370555, -73.483055
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, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8922M
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
33701322
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FLYING W AIRCRAFT SALES INC
Address
PO BOX 32
Status
Deregistered
City
LINCOLNDALE
State / Zip Code
NY 10540-0032
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he had a "hard landing", the nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded off the runway to the left, impacting flat terrain between the runway and taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported there were 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# GAA15CA228