Pilot Debrief

CLAYHOLD SPORTSMAN GS-2 near Manzanita, OR — 2014-01-04

Final reportWPR14CA088
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Date
2014-01-04
Location
Manzanita, OR, USA
Airport
3S7
Aircraft
CLAYHOLD SPORTSMAN GS-2
Registration
N391TD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with gusting wind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during final approach, the wind gusts ballooned the airplane up and down. Just prior to landing, he added power however, the airplane subsequently landed hard and bounced. He stated he could see that the right main gear was damaged from the hard landing and decided to depart from the area and land at another airport. Further examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage near the right landing gear attachment area. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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