# NTSB Accident CHI07CA242
> **Marcellus Starduster SA-300** · 2007-07-24 · Columbia, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07CA242
- **Event ID:** 20070823X01227
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-07-24
- **Location:** Columbia, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.123054, -90.237503
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Marcellus
- **Model:** Starduster SA-300
- **Registration:** N2498
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent left main landing gear collapse.

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