CircumFlightN13HK accident
NTSB GAA15CA248 · 2015-08-16 · Los Angeles, CA · near WHP
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot reported that the airplane porpoised three times on the second landing, and bounced once on the third and final landing. He reported that while taxing to the fuel pump, he noticed that he had a "flat tire" on the nose wheel. During a postaccident examination of the engine and airframe, substantial damage to the firewall was discovered. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Full narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane porpoised three times on the second landing, and bounced once on the third and final landing. He reported that while taxing to the fuel pump, he noticed that he had a "flat tire" on the nose wheel.
During a postaccident examination of the engine and airframe, substantial damage to the firewall was discovered.
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
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 20
- Wind direction
- 140
- Wind speed (kt)
- 5
- Temperature (F)
- 93
- Nearest airport
- WHITEMAN
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 1003
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N13HK | — | — | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing Hard landing defining | Cruise |