Summary
On July 19, 2017, a Michael Dean Grissom GRISSOM POBER PIXIE (N489MG) was involved in an incident near Louisburg, NC. 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, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA447. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N489MG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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