Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 14, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA300
Location
Clarksville, TN
Event ID
20170523X12314
Coordinates
36.621944, -87.415000
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 unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
L & W LEASING LLC
Address
503 TARVER CT
City
SMYRNA
State / Zip Code
TN 37167-4422
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during his approach, he made his turn to base too early. His approach glide angle was too high and, "I reduced power but also nosed the plane over in order to descend." The airplane's airspeed increased and the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. The airplane touched down hard, it porpoised on the runway and a propeller strike occurred. He taxied to parking and noticed that substantial damage was sustained to the fire wall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA300