Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the special light sport airplane had completed an uneventful full-stop landing and was conducting a second full-stop landing on the asphalt runway. During the landing flare, the left wing dropped slightly and the airplane landed hard. The left main landing gear separated and the airplane came to rest on grass after veering off the left side of the runway. The airplane incurred damage to to the horizontal stabilator. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions during the accident. The wind was reported as calm about the time of the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA10CA069 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 17, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Plant City, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Plant City Airport (PCM)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Paradise Usa Llc PARADISE P-1 SLSA LW
- N-number
- N917ZZ
- 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.