Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 12, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA485
Location
Sparta, MI
Event ID
20170814X50540
Coordinates
43.128334, -85.676666
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VANDELAY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
Address
3525 GARDEN ST
City
NORTHBROOK
State / Zip Code
IL 60062-5011
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and bounced. He added that he performed a go-around, landed, and taxied to the ramp uneventfully.
During a walkaround before another flight that day, he noticed that the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage during his previous flight.
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# GAA17CA485