Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A hard landing which resulted in a loss directional control and ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that the landing was "hard and the plane bounced, I tried to get it under control, but the next time it came down it also hit hard." He reported that he tried to execute a go-around but the airplane for a third time, "came down again and ground looped." The airplane departed the runway to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted terrain. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot also stated, "I should have had more training in this airplane, and I should not have landed at an airport with such a high density altitude."
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# GAA15CA291