Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 11, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA297
Location
Spartanburg, SC
Event ID
20151014X02315
Coordinates
34.919445, -81.952499
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing which resulted in a bounced landing, and an aerodynamic stall during the attempted recovery.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WARNER JEFFREY J
Address
2154 KAMM RD
City
MARIETTA
State / Zip Code
NY 13110-3123
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced during the touchdown. He reported that the airplane aerodynamically stalled after he attempted to recover from the bounce and the propeller impacted the ground. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
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# GAA15CA297