# NTSB GAA18CA226: Textron G58, N67WM, Easton, MD, April 13, 2018 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: April 13, 2018, 15:00 local (19:00 UTC) - Place: Easton, MD - Coordinates: 38.801944, -76.068611 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.8019&lon=-76.0686&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 27, 2018 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 97095 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA18CA226 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/97095/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=97095 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA226 ## Probable cause The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard 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 · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Textron G58, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md?model=4220042), [All aircraft, 1,285 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Textron G58, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=4220042), [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: Cabin safety event](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/110); cases with it: [Textron G58, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/110/sequence.md?model=4220042), [All aircraft, 151 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/110/sequence.md) - [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) (defining event); cases with it: [Textron G58, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=4220042), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing: Hard landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092); cases with it: [Textron G58, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/sequence.md?model=4220042), [All aircraft, 2,102 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, during approach, he was distracted by the right front seatback falling forward and interfering with his view of the airplane's control panel. He added that he tried numerous times to push the seatback upright, but it would not stay in the upright position. During final approach, he reached over to try to latch the seat belt to secure the seatback in an upright position. The airplane landed hard and porpoised. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located on the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot landed on runway 22. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that, during approach he was distracted by the right front seatback falling forward and interfering with his view of the airplane's control panel. He added that he tried numerous times to push the seat back, but it would not stay in the upright position. During final approach, he reached over to try and latch the seat belt to secure the seatback in an upright position. The airplane landed hard, and porpoised. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located on the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot landed on runway 22. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N67WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67WM), registered now, S/N TH-2485, built 2017 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: TEXTRON AVIATION INC G58 - Registry model: [Textron G58](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-g58) (registry code 4220042) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-550-C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-c) (registry code 17209, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: TH-2485 - Year built: 2017 - Airframe hours: 38 - Engines: Continental IO-550 300 horsepower reciprocating; Continental IO-550 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: GED, GEORGETOWN, DE - Destination: ESN, Easton, MD - Airport: ESN, Easton/Newnam Field, runway 22, 5,500 × 100 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Auto-pilot, Electronic multifunction display, ADS-B, Stall warning system, Onboard weather, Electronic primary flight display ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 71; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review February 15, 2018; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 10,800 total, 38 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 13 knots, gusting 17 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 29.97 inHg - Observed at: KESN ## 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 20180413013639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180413013639A), Apr 13, 2018: Textron Aviation, Inc. G58, Easton, MD, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that on approach he was going too fast and attempted to stay in ground effect to reduce speed. At that time, the co-pilot seat back fell… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 21, 2018, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=97095. 1.1 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 868 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40464268&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Accident Picture (item 2, .PDF, 1 photo, 213 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40464269&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Picture-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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