Pilot Debrief

LAWRENCE M ZUBEL LOEHLE 5151 MUSTANG near Vernal, UT — 2024-10-02

Final reportANC25LA031
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Date
2024-10-02
Location
Vernal, UT, USA
Airport
VEL
Aircraft
LAWRENCE M ZUBEL LOEHLE 5151 MUSTANG
Registration
N579LZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing which result in the left landing gear collapsing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing, the airplane “bounced”, and he attempted to abort the landing and go-around. During the attempted go-around, the pilot was unable to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently landed hard, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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