Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, with 40° flaps, he reduced power and began the flare. He heard the stall warning horn, felt a buffet, and "pitched down [then] straight back to flare". He was "high and slow" and the airplane landed hard. The nose landing gear collapsed, the airplane bounced, and slid to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts.
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# GAA19CA406