HIGGINS JOHN H/WILLIAMS JOHN D QUESTAIR VENTURE
Daytona Beach, FL — October 27, 2019
Event Information
| Date | October 27, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA088 |
| Event ID | 20191027X84541 |
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.08028, -81.04667 |
| Airport | Spruce Creek |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | HIGGINS JOHN H/WILLIAMS JOHN D |
| Model | QUESTAIR VENTURE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a tree and then terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing, his approach was unstable with an excessive descent rate. Surveillance video footage showed that the airplane touched down hard at the start of the displaced threshold, bounced, veered right and exited the side of the runway where it impacted terrain, and a post-crash fire ensued.
The airplane sustained thermal and substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot did not report a preaccident mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
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.