Pilot Debrief

YUNEEC YUNEEC near Upland, CA — 2013-11-01

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Date
2013-11-01
Location
Upland, CA, USA
Airport
CCB
Aircraft
YUNEEC YUNEEC
Registration
N400XW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during approach to land he flared too high. The airplane subsequently landed hard, which collapsed the left main landing gear and nose gear, and substantially damaged the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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