Beech C23
Porterville, CA — November 25, 2018
Event Information
| Date | November 25, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA073 |
| Event ID | 20181125X85246 |
| Location | Porterville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.03000, -119.06306 |
| Airport | PORTERVILLE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Beech |
| Model | C23 |
| 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, which resulted in an abnormal landing and subsequent porpoise.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare the airplane touched down on the main gear and ballooned a few feet off the ground. Subsequently, the airplane porpoised, the nose wheel collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down on the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.