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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash After Bounced Landing (N617M)

Youngstown-Warren, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 10, 1979, a Beechcraft E18 (registration N617M) operated by Green Aero was involved in an aviation accident near Youngstown-Warren, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled collision with ground following an improper level off. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed after a hard landing and bounce. The sole pilot was uninjured. The official probable cause was a controlled collision with the ground following an improper level off.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft experienced a hard landing and subsequently bounced. The aircraft then went out of control and crashed. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was uninjured in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause was a controlled collision with the ground following an improper level off. Contributing factors included an improper recovery from the bounced landing, a touch-and-go landing, and the aircraft porpoising. The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or the reason for the initial hard landing.

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