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October 18, 2019 · Zenair Zenith 801 No Series · N801PZ
Knoxville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Knoxville, TN
Aircraft
Zenair Zenith 801 No Series (2017)
Tail Number
N801PZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA043
The pilot reported that, during a power-off 180° approach, he noticed the airplane was "drifting" and would not reach the intended touchdown point. He added power to correct and then reduced the power to idle to resume the approach. On short final, the airplane encountered a "wind shift or gust" and developed a high sink rate. He applied power and lowered the nose, but the airplane landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a power-off 180° approach, he noticed he was "drifting" and would not make the intended touchdown point. He added power to correct, and then reduced the power to idle to resume the approach. On short final, the airplane encountered a "wind shift or gust" and developed a high sink rate. He applied power and lowered the nose, but the airplane landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was variable at 3 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 08.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportKnoxville Downtown Island (0nm WSW)
Runway08
Runway Length3499 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenair Zenith 801 No Series
Tail NumberN801PZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAerosport Power · IO-375-B2BEMS · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC