SANDERS BEN G III DR-107 near Warrenton, VA — 2012-10-03

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he landed short and the left wheel collided with the elevated edge of the runway threshold. During the accident sequence, the airplane's left wheel separated from the landing gear axle and punctured the left wing spar and rib, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Landing area undershoot · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Photo 1-FAA photo-left wing damagephotos
• Photo 2-FAA photo-Front view of airplanephotos
• Photo 3-FAA photo-rear view of wingphotos

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