Zenair CH 2000
Topeka, KS — October 6, 2018
Event Information
| Date | October 6, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA006 |
| Event ID | 20181009X21846 |
| Location | Topeka, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.06889, -95.62250 |
| Airport | PHILIP BILLARD MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Zenair |
| Model | CH 2000 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following his first solo flight in the recently acquired airplane, during landing he crossed the runway threshold about 70 knots airspeed and with full flaps, he placed the throttle in the idle position. During the flare, the airplane sank abruptly and touched down hard. The airplane bounced and exited the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to go-around, but the airplane descended and impacted the grass safety area on the left side of the runway. The nose landing gear separated from the airplane.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to right fuselage formers.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.