Extra Flugzeugbau EA300/L
Great Falls, MT — May 4, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 4, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA121 |
| Event ID | 20080528X00740 |
| Location | Great Falls, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.48250, -111.37055 |
| Airport | Great Falls International Airp |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Extra Flugzeugbau |
| Model | EA300/L |
| 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 misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the glare from the sun.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that as he approached the airport, he was unable to see the runway due to the sun being low on the horizon until he was on a close left base for the 10,500 foot-long runway. The pilot stated that he was faster than normal as he leveled the airplane to make a wheel landing about halfway down the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced and became airborne. As the airplane settled back onto the runway, the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane veered to the left, struck a taxiway sign, and came to rest upright adjacent to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the undercarriage attach points in the fuselage sustained structural damage and the right main landing gear was separated. No mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine were reported.
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.