No fatalities

8 Aug 2008: Boeing E75 — Sterling, MA

Sterling, MA, United States

On 8 Aug 2008, a Boeing E75 was involved in an aviation accident near Sterling, MA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The owner/pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Boeing E75 was intentionally landed on grass at its home airport. The hard landing caused separation of the left main gear strut, bending of the right main strut, propeller strike, and lower left wing spar breakage. No injuries occurred.

Incident Overview

At its home airport, a Boeing E75 was purposely landed in the grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane touched down hard, resulting in multiple structural failures: the left main landing gear strut separated from the airplane, the right main landing gear strut bent, the propeller struck the ground, and the lower left wing spar broke.

Occupants and Pilot Information

There were no injuries to the owner/pilot, who was flying the airplane from the rear cockpit, or his friend. According to the owner, the friend was acting as pilot-in-command because the owner's flight review was "expired."

Damage Summary

The aircraft sustained damage to both main landing gear struts, the propeller, and the lower left wing spar. Specific details about the extent of damage to other components were not provided in the source.

Contributing factors

Causes

Incorrect use/operation

Other contributing factors

Pilot