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March 17, 2021 · Burg Frederick S ZEN CH701 · N43442
Shepherd, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shepherd, MT
Aircraft
Burg Frederick S ZEN CH701 (2010)
Tail Number
N43442
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA138
The pilot reported that, while on final approach to land, the descent was too fast, and he applied power to slow the descent rate. The main landing gear touched down on the runway surface and the airplane bounced with a nose high attitude. While pitching the airplane forward to correct, he misjudged the height above the runway, the propeller impacted the runway surface and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. 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 unstable approach, and improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while on final approach to land, the descent was too fast, and he applied power to slow the descent rate. The main landing gear touched down on the runway surface and the airplane bounced with a nose high attitude. While pitching the airplane forward to correct, he misjudged the height above the runway, the propeller impacted the runway surface and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 MDT
Nearest AirportOwner'S Private Airstrip (0nm N)
RunwayN/A
Runway Length1005 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurg Frederick S ZEN CH701
Tail NumberN43442
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 21 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC