Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
According to the pilot, during landing the airplane touched down to the right side of the runway centerline and bounced. It then traveled further to the right and struck a fence post, substantially damaging the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Source record
Factual narrative
The commercial pilot made a three point landing in his single-engine airplane but landed on the right side of the runway centerline and bounced. This caused the airplane to move further to the right toward the edge of the runway and the right wing tip struck a fence post and subsequently cracked the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.