Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during approach to land he flared too high. The airplane subsequently landed hard, which collapsed the left main landing gear and nose gear, and substantially damaged the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR14CA039 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 1, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Upland, California
- Nearest airport
- Cable (CCB)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
YUNEEC
- N-number
- N400XW
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2013
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
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.