Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and noseover during a downwind landing.
NTSB analysis
A witness said the winds were calm when the pilot departed. Approximately 45 minutes later, he saw the airplane return and make a low pass and land on runway 17. He estimated the wind to be 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots. He saw the airplane bounce 3 times, then "wing over" into the grass and nose over. The pilot attributed the accident to his lack of "situational awareness," and a downwind takeoff and landing.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10LA149 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 10, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Seguin, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Huber Airpark (E70)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Davis
- N-number
- N4384N
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.