Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 2, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA536
Location
Midland, TX
Event ID
20180905X45857
Coordinates
31.854999, -102.073890
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 bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WIESE ANDREW T
Address
895 BUSDEKER LN
City
GIBSONBURG
State / Zip Code
OH 43431-1288
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, he flared high and the airplane bounced. He added that the airplane touched down on the runway "a little crossway's" and both wings struck the runway. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
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# GAA18CA536