ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355122
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| Date: | Thursday 16 October 1997 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  MiG-15UTI |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N17KM |
| MSN: | 1A08017 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3065 hours |
| Engine model: | Klimov VK-1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Reno, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (4SD) |
| (4SD) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that his traffic pattern approach and final approach airspeed to the runway appeared normal, and no mechanical malfunctions were experienced during the flight. The airplane touched down hard on the runway and thereafter bounced several times. The pilot attempted to recover but he lost control after the left wing contacted the runway. The airplane rolled over and slid 1,750 feet before coming to a stop upside down.
Probable Cause: The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery technique.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA012
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 08:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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