AIR CREATION GTE
Neenah, WI — June 25, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA344 |
| Event ID | 20100625X20924 |
| Location | Neenah, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.16639, -88.56583 |
| Airport | Brennand Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR CREATION |
| Model | GTE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot had not flown for six months prior to the accident flight so he decided to remain in the airport traffic pattern where he performed six approaches. He continued to perform approaches until he was "confident" that he could remain on the runway centerline in preparation for his first landing attempt. During a landing on runway 18 (2,450 feet by 20 feet, asphalt), the airplane airspeed decreased "more quickly" than expected, which resulted in a hard landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage which included deformation to the fuselage.
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.