STANLEY ARTHUR FREEMAN ZODIAC 601XL
Fremont, NE — September 14, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA514 |
| Event ID | 20140923X13605 |
| Location | Fremont, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.45000, -96.52111 |
| Airport | FREMONT MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STANLEY ARTHUR FREEMAN |
| Model | ZODIAC 601XL |
| 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 improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, he over-controlled and the airplane climbed. He then pushed forward on the elevator control and over-corrected. He said that before he knew it he was porpoising and the airplane landed hard. He stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the event. The airplane incurred damage to the firewall.
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.