Probable cause
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and landing gear collapse.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the antique, bi-wing, tailwheel airplane stated that he was flying locally when he landed hard on the grass runway. The left landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the upper left wing and lower right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA25LA055 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 17, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Senoia, Georgia
- Nearest airport
- Big "T" Airport (64GA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built BIRD A
- N-number
- N15641
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1935
- 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.