Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot in the multiengine airplane reported that, during the landing roll, shortly after touchdown, the airplane "floated up" into a right bank and then touched back down in a right bank. He added that he did not realize that there was any damage until after he shut down the engine after parking.
Postaccident examination revealed propeller scars on the asphalt runway, damage to the right engine propeller, and substantial damage to the 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 GAA19CA318 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 31, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Youngstown, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Youngstown Elser Metro (4G4)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 55
- N-number
- N1019D
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1962
- 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.