Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, he initiated the landing flare late and the airplane landed hard and then bounced. Before he could initiate a go around, the airplane bounced again and impacted the ground hard, resulting in substantial damage to the lower forward fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR25LA164 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 29, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Tucson Estates, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Ryan Field Airport (RYN)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna T210M
- N-number
- N6419B
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1978
- 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.