WALKER J C LANCAIR 320
Baltimore, MD — April 15, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 15, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA248 |
| Event ID | 20110418X04921 |
| Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.32555, -76.41389 |
| Airport | Martin State Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WALKER J C |
| Model | LANCAIR 320 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he entered the landing pattern, completed all checklist items, and turned from base to final approach for landing. The airplane was high and fast on final. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced 2 times and veered to the left before coming to a stop. The nose gear separated, the left main landing gear came up through the left wing resulting in substantial damage, and the right main landing gear folded. Examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have made a go-around after the first bounce.
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.