MOONEY M20M
Heber Springs, AR — July 25, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA486 |
| Event ID | 20120727X44647 |
| Location | Heber Springs, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.51167, -92.01278 |
| Airport | Heber Springs Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20M |
| 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 led to a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he flared too high and the airplane landed hard and bounced. The airplane subsequently stalled and the left wing dropped. After impact, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and skidded down an embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure prior to the accident.
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.