Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 22, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA231
Location
York, PA
Event ID
20180425X93846
Coordinates
39.916942, -76.873054
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, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RAINIER FLIGHT SERVICE LLC
Address
800 W PERIMETER RD STE A
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98057-5328
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, she flared the airplane too early and high. She attempted to correct with power, but the airplane landed hard and bounced multiple times before the nose landing gear collapsed.
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# GAA18CA231