Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 23, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA237
Location
Springfield, OH
Event ID
20150826X64508
Coordinates
39.842224, -83.838607
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 pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GC AVIATION SERVICES-1 LLC
Address
10600 SPRINGBORO PIKE
City
MIAMISBURG
State / Zip Code
OH 45342-4940
Country
United States
Analysis
During a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that during landing he bounced hard two times. After the second bounce, he applied full power and aborted the landing. The pilot continued his cross-country flight to his final destination and landed without further incident. A post-flight inspection revealed 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# GAA15CA237