On March 28, 2011, a Cessna 425 Conquest (registration N410VE) operated by Crown Supply Company was involved in an aviation accident near Canadian, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During a GPS approach, a pilot executed a no-flap circling approach with excessive airspeed, leading to a hard landing, tire blowout, and left main landing gear collapse.
Incident Overview
While conducting a straight-in global-positioning-system (GPS) approach, the aircraft broke out of the clouds directly over the end of the runway. The pilot subsequently remained clear of clouds and executed a no-flap circling approach to the opposite direction runway.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, airspeed was high at touchdown. The landing was hard, resulting in a right main landing gear tire blowout. The aircraft then departed the runway to the left, and the left main landing gear collapsed.
Aircraft Examination
No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause
The pilot's continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.