ERA10CA452

Factual narrative

According to the pilot, he was conducting touch-and-go landings at his home airport. He stated that the flight controls felt "a little mushy" during approach for the first landing, and that "the airplane was more nose high than it should have been." He also stated that the airplane had a "high descent rate" and landed "flat with too much force." Post-accident inspection by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot further stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane, and that he "should have added power" during the landing approach. According to the pilot, he was conducting touch-and-go practice takeoff and landings at his home airport. During approach for the first landing, he noted that the flight controls felt less responsive than normal and that the airplane was in a nose-high configuration. The airplane approached the runway at a high descent rate and touched down hard in a level attitude. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane and noted that he should have increased the engine power during the landing approach. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

FAA avdata. C = Cause, F = Factor.

• C Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Pilot - C
• C Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C