Aviation Accident Summary CHI06CA079

Canton, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N755PG

SOCATA TBM 700

Analysis

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing during a hard landing. The pilot reported that the landing gear was down and that all three landing gear indicator lights were green. He reported, "The landing was a bit harder than normal, but not jolting." A post inspection of the airplane revealed fuel leaking from the left wing and a "minor distortion" to the wing. Maintenance personnel reported the wing sustained substantial damage.

Factual Information

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing during a hard landing. The pilot reported that the landing gear were down and that all three landing gear indicator lights were green. He reported, "The landing was a bit harder than normal, but not jolting." A post inspection of the airplane revealed fuel leaking from the left wing and a "minor distortion" to the wing. Maintenance personnel reported the wing sustained substantial damage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot failed to flare the airplane properly.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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