The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Indianapolis, Indiana
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket
Location: Floyds Knobs, Indiana
Accident Number: CEN21LA340
Date and Time: July 27, 2021, 10:30 Local
Registration: N852SK
Aircraft: STEPHEN L KRUER SUPERSTOL
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
During the final approach the pilot thought that he was too high to land safely, so he executed a go-around. During the climb out, the pilot felt a thump and the airplane turned about 90° and “mushed into the tree tops.” The airplane subsequently nosed into the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 clearance from the trees during a go-around.
Findings
Personnel issues Monitoring environment - Pilot
Aircraft Altitude - Not attained/maintained
Environmental issues Tree(s) - Contributed to outcome
Factual Information
History of Flight
Approach-VFR go-around Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) (Defining event)
Uncontrolled descent Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 68, 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:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: April 6, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: July 27, 2021
Flight Time: 478 hours (Total, all aircraft), 88 hours (Total, this make and model), 0 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: STEPHEN L KRUER
Registration: N852SK
Model/Series: SUPERSTOL
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2016
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special)
Serial Number: JA430-01-15
Landing Gear Type:
Tailwheel Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: April 5, 2021
Annual Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 1 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 91 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: C91 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: 912ULS
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 100 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSDF,488 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 10:56 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 147°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 4 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 360°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 18°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Salem, IN (I83)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Floyds Knob, IN (PRIV)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 10:00 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: PRIVATE PRIV
Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf
Airport Elevation: 900 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: PRIVATE
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 600 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Go around
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 38.346014,-85.869725(est)
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