Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 29, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA380
Location
Norwich, NY
Event ID
20190630X20100
Coordinates
42.563610, -75.524169
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 hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MACINTOSH DONALD W
Address
455 COUNTY ROAD 10A
City
NORWICH
State / Zip Code
NY 13815-3629
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on grass adjacent to a runway, he reduced power to glide for landing. The airplane "dropped" and landed hard. The right landing gear collapsed. The pilot added that he should have "kept more power" and chosen not to glide.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right 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# GAA19CA380