BEECH A36
Pagosa Springs, CO — October 14, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA031 |
| Event ID | 20101022X03045 |
| Location | Pagosa Springs, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.28500, -107.05361 |
| Airport | Stevens Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| 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 flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing on a 8,100 foot long hard surface runway in dry conditions with clear skies and calm wind. During the final approach to the runway, the pilot stated that he allowed the airplane to develop a high sink rate which he did not correct. The airplane “hit the runway and porpoised twice”. The nose-gear fork then fractured and separated, and the propeller struck the runway surface. The airplane received substantial damage to the forward fuselage and nose-gear. The pilot and passenger were not injured.
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.