29 Sep 2013: BEECH A23 24 NO SERIES

29 Sep 2013: BEECH A23 24 NO SERIES — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Lumberton, NJ, United States

Probable cause

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

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, he flew a visual approach at the normal airspeed prescribed by the airplane owner's manual. The pilot stated that once over the runway he began reducing power and, about 60 knots, began to flare the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane ballooned, dropped, and then bounced, striking the tail of the airplane and then the propeller on the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the aft bulkhead. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or abnormalities with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The recorded wind at the time of the accident was 120 degrees at 3 knots.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Incorrect use/operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 120/03kt, vis 10sm

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