Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 208 near Whitewright, TX — 2024-08-11

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Date
2024-08-11
Location
Whitewright, TX, USA
Airport
48TX
Aircraft
CESSNA 208
Registration
N420DZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s incomplete flare which resulted a hard, flat landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that she was returning to her home field for landing after performing skydiving operations. The approach was normal until she initiated the flare. During the flare, she perceived the flare was insufficient to arrest the airplane’s descent and added power. The airplane landed hard and flat, collapsing the nose landing gear. The airplane then skidded to a stop. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident.

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