Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA17CA447

Louisburg, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N489MG

MICHAEL DEAN GRISSOM GRISSOM POBER PIXIE

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the landing, the airplane "landed short and hard." Subsequently, the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, during the landing, the airplane "landed short and hard". Subsequently, the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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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