Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA447
Location
Louisburg, NC
Event ID
20170724X81245
Coordinates
36.134445, -78.282218
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 hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ENGLUND DAVID A
Address
127 REEL CT
City
SANFORD
State / Zip Code
FL 32773-5822
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing, the airplane "landed short and hard". Subsequently, the main landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut.
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# GAA17CA447