CESSNA 337F
Danbury, CT — August 14, 2015
Event Information
| Date | August 14, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA228 |
| Event ID | 20150818X61316 |
| Location | Danbury, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.37056, -73.48306 |
| Airport | DANBURY MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 337F |
| 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 failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had a "hard landing", the nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded off the runway to the left, impacting flat terrain between the runway and taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported there were 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.