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October 6, 2018 · Zenair CH 2000 Undesignat · N642AM
Topeka, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Topeka, KS
Aircraft
Zenair CH 2000 Undesignat
Tail Number
N642AM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA006
The pilot reported that, following his first solo flight in the recently acquired airplane, during landing, the airplane crossed the runway threshold about 70 knots airspeed with full flaps, and he placed the throttle in the idle position. During the landing flare, the airplane sank abruptly and touched down hard. The airplane bounced and exited the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to go around, but the airplane descended and impacted the grass safety area on the left side of the runway. The nose landing gear separated from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right fuselage formers. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following his first solo flight in the recently acquired airplane, during landing he crossed the runway threshold about 70 knots airspeed and with full flaps, he placed the throttle in the idle position. During the flare, the airplane sank abruptly and touched down hard. The airplane bounced and exited the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to go-around, but the airplane descended and impacted the grass safety area on the left side of the runway. The nose landing gear separated from the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to right fuselage formers. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPhilip Billard Muni (0nm NW)
Runway18
Runway Length4331 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenair CH 2000 Undesignat
Tail NumberN642AM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 116
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind170° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC