Grumman Schweizer G-164A
North English, IA — July 21, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA497 |
| Event ID | 20110722X51859 |
| Location | North English, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.49333, -92.14806 |
| Airport | White Pigeon Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Grumman Schweizer |
| Model | G-164A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was attempting a landing into the sun with agricultural chemical on the windshield. He said that a sudden air burst pushed the airplane down, which resulted in a hard landing. The airplane then bounced and impacted the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. Weather reports for the area did not indicate the presence of weather that would have resulted in an air burst.
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.