Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 310Q near Santa Fe, NM — 2023-08-27

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Date
2023-08-27
Location
Santa Fe, NM, USA
Airport
SAF
Aircraft
CESSNA 310Q
Registration
N117TC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported being high and fast on final approach. When he reduced power to land the airplane descended rapidly and landed hard. The left landing gear collapsed and the airplane exited the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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