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November 17, 2009 · Paradise Usa Paradise P-1 SLSA LW · N917ZZ
Plant City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Plant City, FL
Aircraft
Paradise Usa Paradise P-1 SLSA LW
Tail Number
N917ZZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA069
The pilot of the special light sport airplane had completed an uneventful full-stop landing and was conducting a second full-stop landing on the asphalt runway. During the landing flare, the left wing dropped slightly and the airplane landed hard. The left main landing gear separated and the airplane came to rest on grass after veering off the left side of the runway. The airplane incurred damage to to the horizontal stabilator. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions during the accident. The wind was reported as calm about the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the special light sport airplane had completed an uneventful full-stop landing, and was conducting a second full-stop landing on the asphalt runway. During the landing flare, the left wing dropped slightly, and the airplane landed hard. The left main landing gear separated, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway, and came to rest on grass. Damage to the airplane included substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions during the accident. He reported 162 hours of total flight experience, which included 51 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The wind was reported as calm about the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportPlant City Airport (1nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3948 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftParadise Usa Paradise P-1 SLSA LW
Tail NumberN917ZZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time21:25
Weather SourceWFAC