BRUNNER-WINKLE BIRD A near Senoia, GA — 2024-11-17

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and landing gear collapse.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the antique, bi-wing, tailwheel airplane stated that he was flying locally when he landed hard on the grass runway. The left landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the upper left wing and lower right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Hard landing · Landing
• Attention / Monitoring

Evidence available

• Photos
• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD A�� TELEPHONE INTERVIEW, PILOTinterview
• INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOSphotos

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