Pilot Debrief

LANCAIR SUPER ES near Merritt Island, FL — 2020-04-19

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Date
2020-04-19
Location
Merritt Island, FL, USA
Airport
COI
Aircraft
LANCAIR SUPER ES
Registration
N855SH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on the final approach to land, the airplane may have been a little fast. When the airplane touched down on the runway, it porpoised, which resulted in the separation of the nose landing gear. The airplane then veered off the runway onto grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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