Cessna 310
Malden, MO — July 20, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA446 |
| Event ID | 20180726X43604 |
| Location | Malden, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.60056, -89.99223 |
| Airport | Malden Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 310 |
| 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 in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing, the airplane "hit some turbulence" and it "felt like the bottom dropped out". Subsequently, the airplane landed hard.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing front spar.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported on the NTSB form 6120 that the wind was light and variable. The automated weather observation system about 19 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 220° at 7 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot landed on runway 18.
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.