Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA297
Location
Start, LA
Event ID
20180524X45947
Coordinates
32.455001, -91.826110
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a grass airstrip, the airplane was close to an aerodynamic stall. He added that the airplane landed and bounced multiple times, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over.
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# GAA18CA297