YUNEEC YUNEEC
Upland, CA — November 1, 2013
Event Information
| Date | November 1, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA039 |
| Event ID | 20131102X05355 |
| Location | Upland, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.11222, -117.68694 |
| Airport | CABLE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | YUNEEC |
| Model | YUNEEC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during approach to land he flared too high. The airplane subsequently landed hard, which collapsed the left main landing gear and nose gear, and substantially damaged the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.