BEECH 58
Prospect Heights, IL — February 22, 2011
Event Information
| Date | February 22, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA208 |
| Event ID | 20110228X93029 |
| Location | Prospect Heights, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.11417, -87.90139 |
| Airport | Chicago Executive Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 58 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the landing, he misjudged the height above the runway. The pilot flared the airplane too soon, and the airplane experienced a hard landing. The airplane slid down the runway and came to rest upright. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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.