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June 27, 2010 · Schooley Sonex · N363SX
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Schooley Sonex
Tail Number
N363SX
Operator
Frank W Scooley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA336
The pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern for landing, completed all required checklist items, and made a visual approach to the grass area adjacent to the runway. He flared the airplane high and the airplane touched down hard. As a result of the hard landing, the left main landing gear separated and the airplane nosed over inverted. The pilot reported no preimpact anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he entered the traffic pattern for landing, completed all required checklist items, and made a visual approach to the grass adjacent to the runway. He flared the airplane high, the airplane landed hard, separated the left main landing gear, and nosed over inverted. The airplane received structural damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane before the accident. Review of the pilot's logbook revealed he has 67.4 total flight hours of which 4.1 hours are in make and model.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCharlotte County Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length5688 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchooley Sonex
Tail NumberN363SX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrank W Scooley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsGreat Plains · 2180 · Reciprocating · 70
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC