ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289295
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| Date: | Saturday 21 May 2011 |
| Time: | 14:45 LT |
| Type: |  Aero Commander 100-180 |
| Owner/operator: | Alder William D Iii |
| Registration: | N4016X |
| MSN: | 5148 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2169 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A2F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Athens, Ohio -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | New Lexington, OH (I86) |
| Athens-Ohio University Airport, OH (ATO/KUNI) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he flew a stable approach and as he flared the airplane, a wind gust raised the nose and slowed the airplane. He added engine power, but the airplane descended and impacted the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded off the right side of the runway resulting in a collapsed nose gear and a propeller strike. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies, and substantial damage was noted to the firewall and fuselage. Witnesses reported that the airplane was on a high, steep, and fast approach before the landing flare and touchdown occurred near mid-field. The airplane appeared to "balloon" during the flare and stall prior to impact with the runway.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the flare which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN11LA352
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 12:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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