Probable cause
The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a hard landing and nose over.
NTSB analysis
While about 10 feet above ground level when landing to a private airstrip, the airplane suddenly descended and landed hard on all three landing gear. When it bounced back into the air, the airplane veered to the left. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR10CA403 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 14, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Petaluma, California
- Nearest airport
- Petaluma Municipal Airport (O69)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Air Creation CLIPPER 582S
- N-number
- N468DW
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.