Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA13CA436

Lumberton, NJ, USA

Aircraft #1

N7626R

BEECH A23 24

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to the pilot, he flew a visual approach at the normal airspeed prescribed by the airplane owner's manual. The pilot stated that once over the runway he began reducing power and, about 60 knots, began to flare the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane ballooned, dropped, and then bounced, striking the tail of the airplane and then the propeller on the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the aft bulkhead. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or abnormalities with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The recorded wind at the time of the accident was 120 degrees at 3 knots.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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