No fatalities
9 Mar 2021: BEECH Sierra — Augusta, ME
On 9 Mar 2021, a BEECH Sierra was involved in an aviation accident near Augusta, ME. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent runway excursion. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent runway excursion. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilotInstructor/check pilot