Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA15CA228

Danbury, CT, USA

Aircraft #1

N8922M

CESSNA 337F

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he had a "hard landing", the nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded off the runway to the left, impacting flat terrain between the runway and taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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