Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he returned from a local flight and entered the airport traffic pattern without incident. The airplane was configured for landing and final approach appeared normal. However, the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently made a hard landing resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA567 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 10, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ankeny, Iowa
- Nearest airport
- Ankeny Regional (IKV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Flight Design Gmbh CTLS
- N-number
- N227CT
- 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.