Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 16, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA18CA064
Location
Pompano, FL
Event ID
20171117X45442
Coordinates
26.248332, -80.110000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N75919
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268042
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
EAGLE 64 LLC
Address
1200 S KANNER HWY
Status
Deregistered
City
STUART
State / Zip Code
FL 34994-3708
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, as the main landing gear touched down, he "felt like [the airplane] hit a[n] uneven section of the runway" and began to porpoise. The pilot was able to remedy the porpoise by using back pressure and he taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. Subsequently, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
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# GAA18CA064