Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 8, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA18CA008
Location
Medina, OH
Event ID
20171010X73118
Coordinates
41.131668, -81.761947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BEND-OVER HILL AVIATION LLC
Address
3500 S DUPONT HWY
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19901-6041
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard and bounced. He added that the airplane porpoised before coming to rest on the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts.
The student 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# GAA18CA008