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January 2, 2016 · Johnson Glenn L Zodiac 601 XL B · N676L
Chesapeake, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Aircraft
Johnson Glenn L Zodiac 601 XL B (2009)
Tail Number
N676L
Operator
Johnson Glenn L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA098
According to the pilot of the tricycle landing gear equipped airplane, he was performing a normal approach and landing to an asphalt runway. He reported that after accomplishing the landing flare he recalled "jockeying" the stick in order to get closer to the runway. The airplane touched down, bounced three times and the pilot added power. The airplane struck the ground a fourth time and the nose gear collapsed. The pilot reported that the airplane skidded down the center of the runway and came to a halt. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and frame. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, causing the airplane to bounce and the nose gear to collapse, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and frame.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tricycle landing gear equipped airplane, he was performing a normal approach and landing to an asphalt runway. He reported that after accomplishing the landing flare he recalled "jockeying" the stick in order to get closer to the runway. The airplane touched down, bounced three times and the pilot added power. The airplane struck the ground a fourth time and the nose gear collapsed. The pilot reported that the airplane skidded down the center of the runway and came to a halt. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and frame. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:58 EST
Nearest AirportChesapeake Rgnl (0nm ESE)
Runway23
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJohnson Glenn L Zodiac 601 XL B
Tail NumberN676L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohnson Glenn L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200-A48 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Sprt · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 19 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC