Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on grass adjacent to a runway, he reduced the power to glide for landing. He added that the airplane then "dropped" and landed hard and that the right landing gear collapsed. He also stated that he should have "kept more power" and chosen not to glide.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing.
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 GAA19CA380 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 29, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Norwich, New York
- Nearest airport
- Lt Warren Eaton (OIC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
SUPER
- N-number
- N413MC
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2015
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Flight test
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.