Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing which result in the left landing gear collapsing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while landing, the airplane “bounced”, and he attempted to abort the landing and go-around. During the attempted go-around, the pilot was unable to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently landed hard, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC25LA031 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 2, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Vernal, Utah
- Nearest airport
- Vernal Regional (VEL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built LOEHLE 5151 MUSTANG
- N-number
- N579LZ
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2020
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.