Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 25, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA19CA073
Location
Porterville, CA
Event ID
20181125X85246
Coordinates
36.029998, -119.063056
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 an abnormal landing and subsequent porpoise.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Address
7662 CHANUTE ST NE BLDG 3000
City
MOSES LAKE
State / Zip Code
WA 98837-3293
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare the airplane touched down on the main gear and ballooned a few feet off the ground. Subsequently, the airplane porpoised, the nose wheel collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down on the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact 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# GAA19CA073