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December 6, 2008 · Rockwell International 114 · N4920W
Meacham Int'L Airport, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Meacham Int'L Airport, TX
Aircraft
Rockwell International 114
Tail Number
N4920W
Operator
Vereen Lowell E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA084
The pilot was performing a landing after a cross-country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing a landing after a cross country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:51 CST
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length7501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell International 114
Tail NumberN4920W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVereen Lowell E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC