Pilot Debrief

BEECH A36 near Pagosa Springs, CO — 2010-10-14

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Date
2010-10-14
Location
Pagosa Springs, CO, USA
Airport
PSO
Aircraft
BEECH A36
Registration
N4979M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During the final approach to the runway, the pilot stated that he allowed the airplane to develop a high sink rate which he did not correct. The airplane touched down on the runway and bounced airborne twice. The nose gear fork then fractured and separated and the propeller struck the runway surface. The airplane received substantial damage to the forward fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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