Pilot Debrief

WAGONER RICHARD SEAREY near Zellwood, FL — 2025-03-04

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Date
2025-03-04
Location
Zellwood, FL, USA
Airport
FA83
Aircraft
WAGONER RICHARD SEAREY
Registration
N19535
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach in gusty wind conditions, everything “looked good.” Suddenly, the wind “stopped,” and the airplane dropped to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing. The airplane’s left main landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage structure. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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