Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while on final approach in gusty wind conditions, everything “looked good.” Suddenly, the wind “stopped,” and the airplane dropped to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing. The airplane’s left main landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage structure. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA25LA208 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 4, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Zellwood, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Orlando North Airpark (FA83)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built SEAREY
- N-number
- N19535
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2024
- 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.