# NTSB ERA11CA248: Walker J C Lancair 320, N57CW, Baltimore, MD, April 15, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 15, 2011, 14:15 local (18:15 UTC) - Place: Baltimore, MD - Coordinates: 39.325553, -76.413887 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.3256&lon=-76.4139&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 12, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA Baltimore FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 78891 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA11CA248 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/78891/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=78891 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA248 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: landing flare](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Walker J C LANCAIR 320, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md?model=05618H3), [All aircraft, 1,285 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md) - [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Walker J C LANCAIR 320, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=05618H3), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot; cases with it: [Walker J C LANCAIR 320, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=05618H3), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Approach-VFR pattern final: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900); cases with it: [Walker J C LANCAIR 320, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?model=05618H3), [All aircraft, 1,556 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) (defining event); cases with it: [Walker J C LANCAIR 320, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=05618H3), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230); cases with it: [Walker J C LANCAIR 320, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=05618H3), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094); cases with it: [Walker J C LANCAIR 320, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?model=05618H3), [All aircraft, 1,787 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern, completed all prelanding checklist items, and turned from base to final approach for landing. The airplane was high and fast on final. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced twice and veered to the left before coming to a stop. The nose gear separated, the left main landing gear punctured the left wing resulting in substantial damage, and the right main landing gear folded. Postaccident examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have performed a go-around after the first bounce. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that he entered the landing pattern, completed all checklist items, and turned from base to final approach for landing. The airplane was high and fast on final. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced 2 times and veered to the left before coming to a stop. The nose gear separated, the left main landing gear came up through the left wing resulting in substantial damage, and the right main landing gear folded. Examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly and accessories revealed no anomalies. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that he should have made a go-around after the first bounce. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N57CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57CW), registered now, S/N 454-320-203-FB, built 1991 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: WALKER J C LANCAIR 320 - Registry model: [Walker J C LANCAIR 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/walker-j-c-lancair-320) (registry code 05618H3) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-320-series) (registry code 41509, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 454-320-203-FB - Airframe hours: 1774 - Engines: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES 160 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Walker James C - Registered owner: Walker James C - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Condition, January 11, 2011, 150 hours before - Departed: HVN, New Haven, CT - Destination: MTN, Baltimore, MD - Airport: MTN, Martin State Airport, runway 15, 6,996 × 180 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 76; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 2, without waivers/limitations; last flight review June 20, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 8,600 total, 1,900 in this make and model, 8,000 as pilot in command, 250 in the last 90 days, 75 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 100° at 12 knots, gusting 19 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 30.34 inHg - Observed at: MTN ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20110415006809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110415006809A), Apr 15, 2011: Walker J C LANCAIR 320, Middle River, MD, Substantial damage. Mr. Walker was returning to mtn from new haven, conn. He was high and fast on final. He stated he was going to land on the left side of the runway and move to… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on May 3, 2011, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=78891. 347 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 277 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40346676&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Record of Conversation Walker (item 2, .PDF, 49 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40346677&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20Walker-Redacted.PDF - FAA Inspector Statement (item 3, .PDF, 22 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40346780&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Inspector%20Statement-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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