FANTASY AIR SRO ALLEGRO 2000 near Stonington, ME — 2011-08-31

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing during crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was landing at a coastal airport when the airplane encountered a strong right crosswind. The airplane landed hard on the right main landing gear, which subsequently collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The pilot reported no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

• Hard landing · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• RKD Weather Observationsother
• Photograph # 1: Damage to Fuselage (Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photograph # 2: Damage to Right Wing Tip (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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