Pilot Debrief

FDR601 LLC ZODIAC 601XL near Lewiston, ID — 2014-05-24

Final reportWPR14CA211
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Date
2014-05-24
Location
Lewiston, ID, USA
Airport
KLWS
Aircraft
FDR601 LLC ZODIAC 601XL
Registration
N601AB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he flared the airplane too soon during the landing. The airplane bounced and then landed nose wheel first, collapsing the nose gear strut. Upon further inspection it was determined that the firewall was substantially damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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