2 Sep 2009: BELLANCA 17-30A

2 Sep 2009: BELLANCA 17-30A — Unknown operator

No fatalities • La Grande, OR, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported during the approach to landing, he "…flared too high" and the airplane landed hard, bounced, and "…got away from me [him]." Despite his control inputs, the airplane exited the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the nose wheel landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane's flight control systems prior to the accident.

Contributing factors

cause Incorrect use/operation
cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather: VMC, vis 10sm

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