CZECH AIRCRAFT WORKS SPOL SRO SPORTCRUISER
Santa Ynez, CA — September 11, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA538 |
| Event ID | 20170915X44656 |
| Location | Santa Ynez, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.60750, -120.07528 |
| Airport | SANTA YNEZ |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CZECH AIRCRAFT WORKS SPOL SRO |
| Model | SPORTCRUISER |
| 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 landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing in gusting wind conditions, "there was a shift in wind speed and direction" and the airplane bounced and landed hard. The main landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the runway, and exited the runway to the right.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that about 5 minutes after the accident the wind was from 230° at 11 knots. The airplane landed on runway 26.
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.