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Hard landing: Brunner-Winkle Bird, N15641, accident occurred on November 17, 2024, at Big 'T' Airport (64GA), Senoia, Georgia:

  • Location: Senoia, Georgia 
  • Accident Number: ERA25LA055 
  • Date & Time: November 17, 2024, 13:30 Local 
  • Registration: N15641 
  • Aircraft: BRUNNER-WINKLE BIRD A 
  • Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
  • Defining Event: Hard landing 
  • Injuries: 1 None 
  • Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/195533/pdf

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=195533

The pilot of the antique, bi-wing, tailwheel airplane stated that he was flying locally when he landed hard on the grass runway. The left landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the upper left wing and lower right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

- Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and landing gear collapse.

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