Pilot Debrief

STANLEY ARTHUR FREEMAN ZODIAC 601XL near Fremont, NE — 2014-09-14

Final reportCEN14CA514
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Date
2014-09-14
Location
Fremont, NE, USA
Airport
FET
Aircraft
STANLEY ARTHUR FREEMAN ZODIAC 601XL
Registration
N710DM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing flare, he over-controlled and the airplane climbed. He then pushed forward on the elevator control and over-corrected. He said that before he knew it he was porpoising and the airplane landed hard. He stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the event. The airplane incurred damage to the firewall.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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