Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA578
Location
Frederick, MD
Event ID
20180919X72852
Coordinates
39.417499, -77.374443
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 the airplane porpoising.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HART EVERETT T
Address
314 ROCKWELL TER
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
MD 21701-4912
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that after completing an instructional flight, he dropped off the flight instructor, and flew back to his home airport. During landing the airplane porpoised and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
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# GAA18CA578