LANCAIR 235
Chester, CT, September 25, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 25, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Chester, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.38371, -72.50579 |
| Airport | Chester Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA20LA337 |
| Event ID | 20200928102045 |
Aircraft
| Make | LANCAIR |
| Model | 235 |
| Registration # | N35FW |
| 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 unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear.
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.