ERA13CA008

Factual narrative

The pilot reported that they landed short and the left wheel collided with the elevated edge of the runway threshold. During the accident sequence, the airplane's left gear wheel broke off of the landing gear axle and punctured the left wing spar and rib. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he landed short and the left wheel collided with the elevated edge of the runway threshold. During the accident sequence, the airplane's left wheel separated from the landing gear axle and punctured the left wing spar and rib, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. 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 Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Identification/recognition-Pilot - C
• C Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
• — Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main gear strut/axle/truck-Damaged/degraded