Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, he over-controlled and the airplane climbed. He then pushed forward on the elevator control and over-corrected. He said that before he knew it he was porpoising and the airplane landed hard. He stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the event. The airplane incurred damage to the firewall.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN14CA514 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 14, 2014
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fremont, Nebraska
- Nearest airport
- Fremont Muni (FET)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built ZODIAC 601XL
- N-number
- N710DM
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2013
- 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.