ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 114
Meacham Int'l Airport, TX, December 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Meacham Int'l Airport, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.81972, -97.36250 |
| Airport | Fort Worth Meacham Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA084 |
| Event ID | 20081211X04618 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 114 |
| Registration # | N4920w |
| Operator | VEREEN LOWELL E |
| Owner | VEREEN LOWELL E |
| 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 landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing a landing after a cross country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was buckled.
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.