Amateur-built CH701 N107GM accident near Stanton, Minnesota

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.

NTSB analysis

The pilot reported that while landing on a grass runway, the airplane bounced, and the nose of the airplane pitched up. The pilot attempted to push the nose back down while the airplane was about 10-15 feet off the ground. The airplane impacted the grass runway and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest about 80 feet from the initial impact. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot reported to an inspector that he hadn’t flown in many years and did not have a current flight review.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN22LA418 for the full record.