Wildlife Encounter (Non-Bird): Symphony SA-160, N844SA; accident occurred November 11, 2019 at Fitzgerald Municipal Airport (KFZG), Ben Hill County, Georgia

View of fuselage damage. 

Federal Aviation Administration

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

https://registry.faa.gov/N844SA

Location: Fitzgerald, GA
Accident Number: GAA20CA080
Date & Time: 11/11/2019, 1915 EST
Registration: N844SA
Aircraft: SYMPHONY AIRCRAFT IND INC SA
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Wildlife encounter (non-bird)
Injuries:1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll at night, a deer ran across the runway and struck the right side of the airplane. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to the ramp without further incident.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the nose wheel.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age:33, Male 
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/09/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 08/23/2019
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 178.5 hours (Total, all aircraft), 115 hours (Total, this make and model), 178.5 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 36.6 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 12.2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: SYMPHONY AIRCRAFT IND INC
Registration: N844SA
Model/Series: SA 160
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built:No 
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: S-0015
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats:2 
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/07/2019, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2150 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 773.9 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-D2A
Registered Owner: Part Time Aviation Llc
Rated Power: 160 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KFZG, 365 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2335 UTC
Direction from Accident Site:81° 
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 15°C / 14°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Douglas, GA (DQH)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Destination: Fitzgerald, GA (FZG)
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time: 1900 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Fitzgerald Muni (FZG)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 364 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 02
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5000 ft / 101 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 31.683889, -83.270833 (est)

Hard Landing: Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N739UA; accident occurred November 12, 2019 at North Perry Airport (KHWO), Broward County, Florida

View of damaged left wing

Federal Aviation Administration

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Miramar, Florida 

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

https://registry.faa.gov/N739UA


Location: Pembroke Pines, FL
Accident Number: GAA20CA067
Date & Time: 11/12/2019, 0951 EST
Registration: N739UA
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Hard landing
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional

The solo student pilot reported that, during the approach for landing, the airspeed was slightly high, but he was maintaining runway centerline. The airplane subsequently touched down hard and veered left. He applied right aileron and rudder control, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway, and struck a taxiway sign.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The student pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report. 

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 19, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s):None 
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:No 
Medical Certification: Class 1 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/01/2019
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 72 hours (Total, all aircraft), 30 hours (Total, this make and model) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N739UA
Model/Series: 172 N
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 17270806
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/03/2019, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2299 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 19690.2 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-E2D
Registered Owner: Delaware Trust Co Trustee
Rated Power:
Operator: Wayman Aviation Academy
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KHWO, 9 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1453 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 184°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 180°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / 19°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Pembroke Pines, FL (HWO)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Pembroke Pines, FL (HWO)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:  EST
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: North Perry (HWO)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 8 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 10R
IFR Approach:None 
Runway Length/Width: 3255 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Stop and Go

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:N/A 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 26.001111, -80.240833 (est)

Abnormal Runway Contact: Cessna 152, N4705Q; accident occurred November 16, 2019 at North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI), Grayson County, Texas

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Irving, Texas

Location: Sherman/Dennison, TX
Accident Number: GAA20CA086
Date & Time: 11/16/2019, 1430 CST
Registration: N4705Q
Aircraft: Cessna 152
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under:  Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional 

According to the pilot, during a time-building solo flight, he turned from base to final in the traffic pattern and determined that the airplane's altitude was high. He pitched the nose down, and reduced engine power. During the landing flare, the airplane remained in ground effect and ballooned. The pilot corrected by pushing forward on the yoke, and the airplane touched down on the runway and bounced multiple times before the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane skidded to a stop on the runway and came to rest on the lower fuselage and left wing.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 23, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/19/2019
Occupational Pilot:
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/18/2019
Flight Time: (Estimated) 91 hours (Total, all aircraft), 84 hours (Total, this make and model), 29 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 70 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 26 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N4705Q
Model/Series: 152 No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1981
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 152-85053
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/06/2019, Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1670 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 19041.7 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-235
Registered Owner: US Aviation Group Llc
Rated Power: 110 hp
Operator: US Aviation Group Llc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot School (141) 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGLE, 839 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 26 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0735 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 262°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: Calm /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 30.28 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 2°C / -1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Sherman/Dennison, TX (GYI)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Mineola, TX (JDD)
Type of Clearance:VFR
Departure Time: 1200 CST
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: North Texas Rgnl/Perrin Field (GYI)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt; Concrete
Airport Elevation: 749 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 17L
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 9000 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 33.714167, -96.674444 (est)

Sikorsky S-61N, N908CH: Accident occurred April 20, 2020 - Camp Dwyer, Helmand, Afghanistan

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

https://registry.faa.gov/N908CH

Location: Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan
Accident Number: DCA20LA100
Date & Time: 04/20/2020, 0800 LCL
Registration: N908CH
Aircraft: Sikorsky S61
Injuries: 3 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter - Non-scheduled

On 20 April, 2020, at approximately 0800 local time, a Sikorsky S-61N, N908CH, experienced a loss of control in flight and rolled on its side during an emergency landing at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. The three crew members onboard were seriously injured and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 135 as a cargo flight under contract to the Department of Defense.

In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB accepted delegation of the investigation from the Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Sikorsky
Registration: N908CH
Model/Series:S61 N 
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Amateur Built: No
Operator: CHI Aviation
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand Air Taxi (135)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site:
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction:
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility:  
Altimeter Setting:
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point:
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 3 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 Serious
Latitude, Longitude:

Aeronca 7AC Champion, N82278: Incidents occurred January 20, 2021 and April 19, 2020

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Spokane, Washington 

January 20, 2021:  Aircraft struck power lines while practicing low approach near Colville Municipal Airport (63S),Stevens County, Washington.

https://registry.faa.gov/N82278

Date: 20-JAN-21

Time: 21:30:00Z

Regis#: N82278

Aircraft Make: AERONCA

Aircraft Model: 7AC

Event Type: INCIDENT

Highest Injury: NONE

Aircraft Missing: No

Damage: MINOR

Activity: PERSONAL

Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)

Operation: 91

City: COLVILLE

State: WASHINGTON

April 19, 2020:  Aircraft landed, pilot got out while aircraft still running, wheels had been chocked, aircraft began moving and became airborne with no one inside and landed hard in Portland, Oregon.

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Oregon

Date: 19-APR-20
Time: 22:20:00Z
Regis#: N82278
Aircraft Make: AERONCA
Aircraft Model: 7AC
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: STANDING (STD)
Operation: 91
City: PORTLAND
State: OREGON

Beech 1900C, N113AX: Incident occurred April 18, 2020 at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC), Anchorage, Alaska

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska

Aircraft aborted takeoff after striking or running over previously struck runway lights.

Alaska Central Express Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N113AX

Date: 18-APR-20
Time: 13:10:00Z
Regis#: N113AX
Aircraft Make: BEECH
Aircraft Model: 1900
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: CARGO
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 135
Aircraft Operator: ALASKA CENTRAL EXPRESS
Flight Number: AER145
City: ANCHORAGE
State: ALASKA

Landing Gear Not Configured: Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain, N88TG; accident occurred April 18, 2020 at Buckland Airport (PABL), Alaska

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fairbanks, Alaska 

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

N88TG LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N88TG

ocation: Buckland, Alaska

Accident Number: ANC20CA044

Date & Time: April 18, 2020

Registration: N88TG

Aircraft: Piper PA31 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Landing gear not configured

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

According to the pilot, due to weather in the local area, he chose to conduct a straight-in landing approach rather than overfly the runway. After slowing the airspeed, he selected 15° of flaps, moved the landing gear down, and then selected full flaps. After landing, he realized that the landing gear were not extended, so he checked the landing gear handle and saw that it was in the neutral position and that no landing gear indicator lights were illuminated. The pilot reported that, when he moved the landing gear handle, he must have failed to place it in the full-down position; he added that he was distracted by standing water on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and added that the accident might have been prevented if he had followed the Before Landing

checklist and not allowed the distractions and deviation from routine to alter his normal procedures.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction by the condition of the runway and his failure to use the Before Landing checklist. 

Findings

Personnel issues Forgotten action/omission - Pilot

Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot

Personnel issues Attention - Pilot

Personnel issues Use of checklist - Pilot

Aircraft Gear extension and retract sys - Not used/operated

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Other weather encounter

Landing-flare/touchdown Landing gear not configured (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Private

Age: 56, Male

Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land

Seat Occupied: Left

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 

Restraint Used: 3-point

Instrument Rating(s):

Airplane Second Pilot Present:

Instructor Rating(s): None 

Toxicology Performed: No

Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations

Last FAA Medical Exam: July 26, 2019

Occupational Pilot: Yes

Last Flight Review or Equivalent:

Flight Time: 24946 hours (Total, all aircraft), 12330 hours (Total, this make and model), 24627 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 196 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 101 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper 

Registration: N88TG

Model/Series: PA31 350

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 1984 

Amateur Built: No

Airworthiness Certificate: Normal

Serial Number: 31-8452020

Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle 

Seats:

Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 30, 2020 Annual

Certified Max Gross Wt.: 7368 lbs

Time Since Last Inspection: 

Engines: Reciprocating

Airframe Total Time: 6793.1 Hrs as of last inspection

Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming

ELT: C126 installed, not activated 

Engine Model/Series: TIO-540 J2BD

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power: 350 Horsepower

Operator: On file

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: 

Distance from Accident Site:

Observation Time: 22:29 Local 

Direction from Accident Site:

Lowest Cloud Condition: 

Visibility: 10 miles

Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 2100 ft AGL 

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /

Wind Direction: 110° 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /

Altimeter Setting: 

Temperature/Dew Point: 6°C / 3°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation

Departure Point: Fairbanks, AK 

Type of Flight Plan Filed:

Destination: Buckland, AK (AK75)

Type of Clearance: IFR

Departure Time: 

Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Candle 2 AK75 

Runway Surface Type: Gravel

Airport Elevation: 15 ft msl 

Runway Surface Condition: Unknown

Runway Used: 20 IFR 

Approach: None

Runway Length/Width: 3880 ft / 90 ft

VFR Approach/Landing: Straight-in

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: N/A

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 65.907775,-161.926391(est)

Cessna 150G, N4781X: Incident occurred April 19, 2020 in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Diego, California

Aircraft made an emergency landing on the beach.

https://registry.faa.gov/N4781X

Date: 19-APR-20
Time: 00:42:00Z
Regis#: N4781X
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: 150
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: NONE
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: CARLSBAD
State: CALIFORNIA

Loss of Control on Ground: Eagle DW-1, N8810T; accident occurred April 18, 2020 at Platte Valley Airpark (18V), Hudson, Weld County, Colorado

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Denver, Colorado

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

https://registry.faa.gov/N8810T

Location: Hudson, Colorado 

Accident Number: CEN20CA151

Date & Time: April 18, 2020, 12:45 Local

Registration: N8810T

Aircraft: Eagle EAGLE DW 1 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Banner tow

Analysis

The pilot reported that he had completed a banner tow flight and had dropped the banner at its designated location. He subsequently entered the traffic pattern and approached to land with a right crosswind. During the landing roll, the airplane weather-vaned, exited the right side of the runway, and entered soft grass. The airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the left upper wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained

Environmental issues Soft surface - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Other weather encounter

Landing Loss of control on ground (Defining event)

Landing Runway excursion

Landing Nose over/nose down

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 54, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied: Single
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam:04/02/2019 
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:04/20/2019 
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 1151.1 hours (Total, all aircraft), 81.9 hours (Total, this make and model), 1032 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 39.6 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5.4 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 5.4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Eagle
Registration: N8810T
Model/Series: EAGLE DW 1 No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1982
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Restricted
Serial Number: DW-1-0064-82
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 1
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 11/08/2019, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 5400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4856 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: IO-540-M1B5D
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 300 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Certificate of Authorization or Waiver (COA)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDEN, 5414 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 16 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1753 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 173°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 8000 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 14000 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 30°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point: 12°C / 1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Hudson, CO (18V)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Hudson, CO (18V)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1250 MDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: PLATTE VALLEY AIRPARK (18V)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 4965 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used:33 
IFR Approach: None 
Runway Length/Width: 4100 ft / 40 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.102778, -104.701111 (est)

Socata TB20 Trinidad, N711RP: Incidents occurred August 22, 2021 and April 17, 2020

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Minneapolis, Minnesota 

August 22, 2021: Aircraft landed and gear collapsed at Rochester International Airport (KRST), Olmsted County, Minnesota.

JWP Flying Services LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N711RP

Date: 22-AUG-21

Time: 17:54:00Z

Regis#: N7111RP

Aircraft Make: SOCATA

Aircraft Model: TB-20 TRINIDAD

Event Type: INCIDENT

Highest Injury: NONE

Aircraft Missing: No

Damage: UNKNOWN

Activity: PERSONAL

Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)

Operation: 91

City: ROCHESTER

State: MINNESOTA

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Tampa, Florida

April 17, 2020:   Aircraft landed gear up at Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD), Charlotte County, Florida.

Arsala Inc

Date: 17-APR-20
Time: 18:40:00Z
Regis#: N711RP
Aircraft Make: SOCATA
Aircraft Model: TM20
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: PUNTA GORDA
State: FLORIDA

Abnormal Runway Contact: Lancair Super ES, N855SH; accident occurred April 19, 2020 at Merritt Island Airport (KCOI), Brevard County, Florida

View of firewall damage 

View of engine mount damage

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

https://registry.faa.gov/N855SH

Location: Merritt Island, FL
Accident Number: ERA20CA153
Date & Time: 04/19/2020, 1115 EDT
Registration: N855SH
Aircraft: LANCAIR SUPER ES
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

Analysis

The pilot reported that, while on the final approach to land, the airplane may have been a little fast. When the airplane touched down on the runway, it porpoised, which resulted in the separation of the nose landing gear. The airplane then veered off the runway onto grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.

Findings

Aircraft Landing flare - Not attained/maintained

Aircraft Descent/approach/glide path - Not attained/maintained

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Abnormal runway contact (Defining event)

Landing Part(s) separation from AC

Landing Runway excursion

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport
Age: 57, Female
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/21/2020
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/27/2020
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 3575 hours (Total, all aircraft), 24 hours (Total, this make and model), 1304 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: LANCAIR 
Registration:N855SH 
Model/Series: SUPER ES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:2020 
Amateur Built: Yes 
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 059
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/20/2020, Continuous Airworthiness
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3100 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 26 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-550N
Registered Owner: Sarah Henderson
Rated Power: 310 hp
Operator: Sarah Henderson
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: COF, 8 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1156 EDT
Direction from Accident Site: 145°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 8 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 200°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.97 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / 21°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Merritt Island, FL (COI)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None 
Destination: Merritt Island, FL (COI)
Type of Clearance: None 
Departure Time:1030 EDT 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Merritt Island (COI)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 5 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 29
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3601 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 28.341667, -80.685556 (est)

A small single-engine experimental aircraft skidded off the runway after landing at Merritt Island Airport on Sunday. No one was injured. 

The incident was reported at about 11:15 a.m. at Runway 29 the airport, located at 900 Airport Road. Authorities said the nose gear on a Lancair Super ES aircraft collapsed during the landing. 

The aircraft — registered to a resident out of Cocoa Beach — reportedly ran off the end of the runway and into a nearby grassy area. 

The pilot onboard the airplane refused further treatment.

The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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