Pilot Debrief

AIR CREATION CLIPPER 582S near Petaluma, CA — 2010-08-14

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Date
2010-08-14
Location
Petaluma, CA, USA
Airport
O69
Aircraft
AIR CREATION CLIPPER 582S
Registration
N468DW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a hard landing and nose over.

NTSB narrative

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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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