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August 14, 2015 · Cessna 337F F · N8922M
Danbury, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Danbury, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 337F F (1970)
Tail Number
N8922M
Operator
Flying W Aircraft Sales
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA228
The pilot reported that he had a "hard landing", the nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded off the runway to the left, impacting flat terrain between the runway and taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had a "hard landing", the nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded off the runway to the left, impacting flat terrain between the runway and taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportDanbury Muni (0nm SW)
Runway26
Runway Length4422 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 337F F
Tail NumberN8922M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying W Aircraft Sales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 210 | Cont Motor · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 85 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC