Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 10, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA472
Location
Kahului, HI
Event ID
20160908X52011
Coordinates
20.897777, -156.429992
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 incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MAUI AVIATORS LLC
Address
237 KAULANI DR
City
PUKALANI
State / Zip Code
HI 96768
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown, there were "two small bounces" and then the airplane bounced a third time "hard." The pilot further reported that he was able to taxi the airplane onto a taxiway and subsequently shutdown the engine.
The firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no preaccident 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# GAA16CA472