Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 15, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA491
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Event ID
20160919X71356
Coordinates
41.452220, -87.008331
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EPIK INDUSTRIAL LLC
Address
5600 N 13TH ST
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47805-1620
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown the airplane bounced on the main landing gear then nosed down and the propeller struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
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# GAA16CA491