Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 11, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA136
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Event ID
20170212X02618
Coordinates
26.912776, -81.991943
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CAMPBELL JAMES A
Address
10805 180TH ST
City
WHAT CHEER
State / Zip Code
IA 50268-8584
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, while on his second landing attempt, the airplane began to sink rapidly and the right wing dropped. He applied right rudder and power in an attempted to maintain directional control, but was unsuccessful. The airplane settled in the bushes to the left of the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
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# GAA17CA136