Probable cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern, completed all prelanding checklist items, and turned from base to final approach for landing. The airplane was high and fast on final. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced twice and veered to the left before coming to a stop. The nose gear separated, the left main landing gear punctured the left wing resulting in substantial damage, and the right main landing gear folded. Postaccident examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have performed a go-around after the first bounce.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA248 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 15, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Nearest airport
- Martin State Airport (MTN)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built LANCAIR 320
- N-number
- N57CW
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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