BELLANCA 17-30A
La Grande, OR — September 2, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 2, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA439 |
| Event ID | 20090913X23223 |
| Location | La Grande, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.29000, -118.00694 |
| Airport | La Grande Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 17-30A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported during the approach to landing, he "…flared too high" and the airplane landed hard, bounced, and "…got away from me [him]." Despite his control inputs, the airplane exited the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the nose wheel landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane's flight control systems prior to the accident.
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.