BELLANCA 1730 - A
Campbellsville, KY — April 21, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 21, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA054 |
| Event ID | 20150501X24825 |
| Location | Campbellsville, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.36083, -85.30583 |
| Airport | TAYLOR COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 1730 - A |
| 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
During the landing flare, the pilot reported that it "felt like the air was sucked out from under the plane". The airplane landed hard on the main landing gear, bounced and touched down again buckling the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.