CESSNA 170A
Huron, SD — April 19, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 19, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA242 |
| Event ID | 20140515X62540 |
| Location | Huron, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.31583, -98.27333 |
| Airport | WINTER AIRFIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot indicated that the airplane landed hard and the right main landing gear collapsed. Images of the airplane revealed substantial fuselage deformation damage above the landing gear. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions in reference to the flight.
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.