Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 16, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA024
Location
Leesburg, VA
Event ID
20161017X23753
Coordinates
39.076110, -77.556945
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5446N
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18267721
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway to the left, and upon contacting the grass nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and right wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that 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# GAA17CA024