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September 14, 2014 · Stanley Arthur Freeman Zodiac 601XL XL · N710DM

Fremont, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fremont, NE
Aircraft
Stanley Arthur Freeman Zodiac 601XL XL (2013)
Tail Number
N710DM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA514

The pilot reported that during the landing flare, he over-controlled and the airplane climbed. He then pushed forward on the elevator control and over-corrected. He said that before he knew it he was porpoising and the airplane landed hard. He stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the event. The airplane incurred damage to the firewall.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing flare, he over-controlled and the airplane climbed. He then pushed forward on the elevator control and over-corrected. He said that before he knew it he was porpoising and the airplane landed hard. He stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the event. The airplane incurred damage to the firewall.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFremont Muni (5700nm E)
Runway14
Runway Length6353 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStanley Arthur Freeman Zodiac 601XL XL
Tail NumberN710DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsGeneral Motors · Corvair · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data