Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing during crosswind conditions.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, he was landing at a coastal airport when the airplane encountered a strong right crosswind. The airplane landed hard on the right main landing gear, which subsequently collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The pilot reported no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA517 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 31, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Stonington, Maine
- Nearest airport
- Stonington Municipal Airport (93B)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2000
- N-number
- N90650
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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