GRUMMAN AA5
Furnace Creek, CA — December 10, 2011
Event Information
| Date | December 10, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA061 |
| Event ID | 20111210X10538 |
| Location | Furnace Creek, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.46056, -116.87972 |
| Airport | Furnace Creek Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN |
| Model | AA5 |
| 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 landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he flared too high, made a hard landing, and then bounced at least once. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway and nosed over after the nose landing gear collapsed and separated. The pilot stated that he briefly added power during the bounce, but decided to abort the attempted go around. The pilot further stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.
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.