ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353374
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| Date: | Saturday 8 May 1999 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Lancair IV |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N124GH |
| MSN: | LIV-080 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 99 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-550-B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Butte, MT -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KBTM) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was practicing a short field approach with a high rate of descent. The pilot stated that he did not maintain sufficient airspeed to arrest the descent and the aircraft landed hard. The left main landing gear collapsed, and as the aircraft departed the side of the runway, the left wing collided with runway markers.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper flare.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA99LA061
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 13:20 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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