Probable cause
The pilot’s incomplete flare which resulted a hard, flat landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that she was returning to her home field for landing after performing skydiving operations. The approach was normal until she initiated the flare. During the flare, she perceived the flare was insufficient to arrest the airplane’s descent and added power. The airplane landed hard and flat, collapsing the nose landing gear. The airplane then skidded to a stop. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN24LA314 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 11, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Whitewright, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Tri-County Aerodrome (48TX)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 208
- N-number
- N420DZ
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2001
- 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.