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April 21, 2015 · Bellanca 1730 - A A · N9523E
Campbellsville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Campbellsville, KY
Aircraft
Bellanca 1730 - A A (1975)
Tail Number
N9523E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA054
During the landing flare, the pilot reported that it "felt like the air was sucked out from under the plane". The airplane landed hard on the main landing gear, bounced and touched down again buckling the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the landing flare, the pilot reported that it "felt like the air was sucked out from under the plane". The airplane landed hard on the main landing gear, bounced and touched down again buckling the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTaylor County (0nm NE)
Runway23
Runway Length5003 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 1730 - A A
Tail NumberN9523E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motor · IO 520 K1B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC