N35FWLANCAIR 2352020-09-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LANCAIR 235S/N: 119

Summary

On September 25, 2020, a Lancair 235 (N35FW) was involved in an incident near Chester, CT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20LA337. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N35FW.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 25, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20LA337
Location
Chester, CT
Event ID
20200928102045
Coordinates
41.383709, -72.505787
Nearest Airport
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 unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LANCAIR
Serial Number
119
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
235
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
LANCAIR 235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILLIAMS FRANCIS B
Address
77 WALLACE MANOR RD
City
EDGEWATER
State / Zip Code
MD 21037-1204
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20LA337