Accident Summary
The airplane impacted the runway following a loss of control while landing. According to the pilot, upon returning to the airport, the winds were reported over the UNICOM frequency as calm, so he entered the traffic pattern for runway 14. During the first landing attempt, the pilot stated he was too high and initiated a go-around. For the next attempt, he extended his final approach. The pilot reported that the approach looked good, but he misjudged the flare and porpoised several times. He stated that he realized the airplane was damaged when he heard a clicking sound while using the right rudder pedal.
Pilot Statement
The pilot provided the following account: He entered the traffic pattern for runway 14 after hearing calm wind reports on UNICOM. Feeling too high on the initial approach, he executed a go-around. On the subsequent approach, he lengthened the final leg. Despite the approach appearing normal, he misjudged the flare, leading to multiple porpoises. After the porpoising, he noticed a clicking sound from the right rudder pedal, indicating damage to the aircraft.
Sequence of Events
- The pilot returned to the airport and received calm wind information via UNICOM.
- He entered the traffic pattern for runway 14.
- First landing attempt: too high, so he performed a go-around.
- Second landing attempt: extended final approach, then porpoised during flare.
- Loss of control occurred, and the airplane impacted the runway.
- Post-impact, the pilot heard a clicking sound from the right rudder pedal, suggesting damage.