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, while landing on a grass runway and about 10 ft above ground level, the airplane "dropped" quickly. The airplane touched down hard on the runway and then skidded to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rudder.
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 GAA19CA433 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 18, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Laramie, Wyoming
- Nearest airport
- Laramie Rgnl (LAR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built DRB RAIDER
- N-number
- N703DB
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2017
- 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.