Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 19, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA518
Location
Painton, MO
Event ID
20180829X45741
Coordinates
37.086387, -89.793891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MARSH MICHAEL E
Address
54 SHADYSIDE AVE
City
NEW LONDON
State / Zip Code
OH 44851-1025
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced and landed hard with a nose down attitude. The propeller stuck the ground, the airplane slid and came to rest nosed down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine truss and mount.
The pilot added 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# GAA18CA518