CESSNA 421C
Kenedy, TX, September 11, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kenedy, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.82472, -97.86555 |
| Airport | Karnes County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA644 |
| Event ID | 20120920X20522 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Registration # | N5534G |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot, who had purchased the airplane the day prior to the accident, was on a cross-country flight with three other occupants. While landing at an airport, the airplane landed hard and collapsed the landing gear. A responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector found the airplane off the runway’s prepared surface and confirmed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.