Summary
On June 24, 2017, a Bellanca 1730 (N575JH) was involved in an incident near Burnet, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
The pilot reported that, during the landing, as the nose wheel touched down, the airplane "hopped a bit" and began to veer left. He applied right rudder and brakes with no avail. He released the rudder and brakes, and the airplane exited the left side of the runway impacting a raised taxiway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA366. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N575JH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing, as the nose wheel touched down, the airplane "hopped a bit" and began to veer left. He applied right rudder and brakes with no avail. He released the rudder and brakes, and the airplane exited the left side of the runway impacting a raised taxiway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
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# GAA17CA366