Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 17-30A near La Grande, OR — 2009-09-02

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Date
2009-09-02
Location
La Grande, OR, USA
Airport
LGD
Aircraft
BELLANCA 17-30A
Registration
N14786
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the approach to landing, he "…flared too high" and the airplane landed hard, bounced, and "…got away from me [him]." Despite his control inputs, the airplane exited the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the nosewheel landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane's flight control systems prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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