Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 16, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA248
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Event ID
20150903X70442
Coordinates
34.259445, -118.413612
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SKYCOMBERS FLYING CLUB INC
Address
C/O DOMINICK SCAROLA
PO BOX 330794
City
PACOIMA
State / Zip Code
CA 91333-0794
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane porpoised three times on the second landing, and bounced once on the third and final landing. He reported that while taxing to the fuel pump, he noticed that he had a "flat tire" on the nose wheel.
During a postaccident examination of the engine and airframe, substantial damage to the firewall was discovered.
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# GAA15CA248