Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 29, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA289
Location
Llano, TX
Event ID
20170517X72827
Coordinates
30.783056, -98.661941
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KIRSCHNER JOEL D
Address
PO BOX 383
City
CLARKESVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 30523-0007
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing, "the nose dropped suddenly", and the airplane "bounced" on the runway. Subsequently, the propeller struck the ground.
A post-accident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA289