SANDERS BEN G III DR-107
Warrenton, VA — October 3, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 3, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA008 |
| Event ID | 20121005X50531 |
| Location | Warrenton, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.58500, -77.70639 |
| Airport | Warrenton-Fauquier Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SANDERS BEN G III |
| Model | DR-107 |
| 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 failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that they landed short and the left wheel collided with the elevated edge of the runway threshold. During the accident sequence, the airplane's left gear wheel broke off of the landing gear axle and punctured the left wing spar and rib. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.