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N400XW accident description

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Crash location 34.112222°N, 117.686944°W
Nearest city Upland, CA
34.097510°N, 117.648388°W
2.4 miles away
Tail number N400XW
Accident date 01 Nov 2013
Aircraft type Yuneec Yuneec
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during approach to land he flared too high. The airplane subsequently landed hard, which collapsed the left main landing gear and nose gear, and substantially damaged the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.

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