Pilot Debrief

WALKER J C LANCAIR 320 near Baltimore, MD — 2011-04-15

Final reportERA11CA248
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Date
2011-04-15
Location
Baltimore, MD, USA
Airport
MTN
Aircraft
WALKER J C LANCAIR 320
Registration
N57CW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern, completed all prelanding checklist items, and turned from base to final approach for landing. The airplane was high and fast on final. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced twice and veered to the left before coming to a stop. The nose gear separated, the left main landing gear punctured the left wing resulting in substantial damage, and the right main landing gear folded. Postaccident examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have performed a go-around after the first bounce.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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