CESSNA 305A
Helena, MT — September 11, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA443 |
| Event ID | 20090914X60200 |
| Location | Helena, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.60695, -111.98278 |
| Airport | Helena Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 305A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
During the landing flare, the pilot misjudged his height above the runway, resulting in a higher than normal flare, and a harder than normal touchdown. Immediately after the airplane made contact with the runway, it began to veer from side to side, and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. According to the pilot, there were no issues with the rudder or the tail wheel steering systems, but he did feel that the glare from bright sun that he was landing toward had contributed to his abnormal flare height.
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.