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April 15, 2011 · Walker J C Lancair 320 · N57CW
Baltimore, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Aircraft
Walker J C Lancair 320
Tail Number
N57CW
Operator
Walker James C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA248
The pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern, completed all prelanding checklist items, and turned from base to final approach for landing. The airplane was high and fast on final. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced twice and veered to the left before coming to a stop. The nose gear separated, the left main landing gear punctured the left wing resulting in substantial damage, and the right main landing gear folded. Postaccident examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have performed a go-around after the first bounce.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he entered the landing pattern, completed all checklist items, and turned from base to final approach for landing. The airplane was high and fast on final. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced 2 times and veered to the left before coming to a stop. The nose gear separated, the left main landing gear came up through the left wing resulting in substantial damage, and the right main landing gear folded. Examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have made a go-around after the first bounce.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMartin State Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length6996 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWalker J C Lancair 320
Tail NumberN57CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWalker James C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 12 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC