Summary
On September 29, 2017, a Cessna 414 (N1652T) was involved in an incident near San Jose, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
The pilot reported that he was cleared to land on runway 30 right, but when he turned base, he observed a large airplane on final for 30 left. However, he continued the approach, and during the landing the flare was normal, but the airplane landed hard. He recalled that the airplane "seemed ok" and he taxied to parking and shutdown.
The following week, the airplane underwent an annual inspection. During the annual inspection the left wing false spar and trunnion required replacement.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing false spar and trunnion.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA581. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1652T.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was cleared to land on runway 30 right, but when he turned base, he observed a large airplane on final for 30 left. However, he continued the approach, and during the landing the flare was normal, but the airplane landed hard. He recalled that the airplane "seemed ok" and he taxied to parking and shutdown.
The following week, the airplane underwent an annual inspection. During the annual inspection the left wing false spar and trunnion required replacement.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing false spar and trunnion.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# GAA17CA581