LAWSON RON RANS S-19
Crowley, LA — November 10, 2012
Event Information
| Date | November 10, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA064 |
| Event ID | 20121120X11727 |
| Location | Crowley, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.21417, -92.26056 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | LAWSON RON |
| Model | RANS S-19 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was approaching to land at his private airstrip at the time of the accident. He stated that he misjudged the airplane height above the runway and incorrectly relaxed back pressure on the control stick, which allowed the nose wheel to contact the runway before the main landing gear. The nose landing gear subsequently collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pilot noted that there were no failures or malfunctions related to the airplane 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.