Abnormal Runway Contact: Cassutt, N8277S; accident occurred July 07, 2021 at Mid-America Industrial Airport (H71), Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

https://registry.faa.gov/N8277S

Location: Pryor, Oklahoma

Accident Number: CEN21LA311

Date and Time: July 7, 2021, 07:22 Local 

Registration: N8277S

Aircraft: ESLINGER C W/ESLINGER S M CASSUTT

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact 

Injuries: 1 Minor

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he flared high, and the airplane landed hard. The airplane subsequently veered off the right side of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported he should have added power and performed a go around.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

The pilot’s high flare and failure to execute a go-around which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Aircraft Landing flare - Incorrect use/operation

Personnel issues Decision making/judgment - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Abnormal runway contact (Defining event)

Landing Loss of control on ground

Landing-landing roll Runway excursion

Landing-landing roll Nose over/nose down

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 

Age: 73, Male

Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land

Seat Occupied: Single

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 

Restraint Used: 5-point

Instrument Rating(s): None 

Second Pilot Present: No

Instructor Rating(s): None 

Toxicology Performed:

Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations

Last FAA Medical Exam: March 5, 2021

Occupational Pilot: No 

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 15, 2019

Flight Time: 2164 hours (Total, all aircraft), 370 hours (Total, this make and model), 2118 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 7 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: ESLINGER C W/ESLINGER S M 

Registration: N8277S

Model/Series: CASSUTT

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 1999 

Amateur Built: Yes

Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special) 

Serial Number: 02

Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel

Seats: 1

Date/Type of Last Inspection: July 4, 2021 Condition 

Certified Max Gross Wt.:

Time Since Last Inspection: 1 Hrs 

Engines: 1 Reciprocating

Airframe Total Time: 369 Hrs at time of accident 

Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming

ELT: Not installed

Engine Model/Series: O-235-C1

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power: 115 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: KGCM, 725 ft msl

Distance from Accident Site: 8 Nautical Miles

Observation Time: 07:15 Local

Direction from Accident Site: 300°

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 

Visibility 5 miles

Lowest Ceiling: None 

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: / 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None

Wind Direction: 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A

Altimeter Setting: 29.98 inches Hg 

Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / 20°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: Moderate - None - Mist

Departure Point: Pryor, OK (H71)

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Destination: Pryor, OK

Type of Clearance: None

Departure Time: 06:30 Local 

Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: MID-AMERICA INDUSTRIAL H71

Runway Surface Type: Asphalt

Airport Elevation: 622 ft msl 

Runway Surface Condition: Dry

Runway Used: 18/36

IFR Approach: None

Runway Length/Width: 4992 ft / 72 ft

VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 Minor 

Latitude, Longitude: 36.225389,-95.330056 (est)

Piper PA-28-140, N91W: Accident occurred July 07, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina

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. 

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North Carolina

Bethany Holdings LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N91W

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Accident Number: ERA21LA285

Date and Time: July 7, 2021, 09:31 Local 

Registration: N91W

Aircraft: Piper PA-28-140 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper

Registration: N91W

Model/Series: PA-28-140 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Amateur Built:

Operator: 

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KGSO, 886 ft msl

Observation Time: 09:54 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles

Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C /18°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 3500 ft AGL

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots / , 230°

Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 17000 ft AGL 

Visibility: 10 miles

Altimeter Setting: 30.09 inches Hg

Type of Flight Plan Filed:

Departure Point:

Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: N/A 

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None

Latitude, Longitude: 36.101327,-79.941123 (est)

Cessna 310J, N3137L: Incident occurred December 24, 2021 at Boca Raton Airport (KBCT), Palm Beach County, Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; South Florida 

Aircraft had an unsafe gear indication and nose gear was not fully locked during landing and subsequently collapsed.

https://registry.faa.gov/N3137L

Date: 24-DEC-21

Time: 17:31:00Z

Regis#: N3137L

Aircraft Make: CESSNA

Aircraft Model: 310J

Highest Injury: NONE

Flight Crew  1

Pax 4

Activity: PERSONAL

Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)

Operation: 91

Aircraft Missing: No

Damage: UNKNOWN

City: BOCA RATON

State: FLORIDA

 

Authorities are investigating after a Cessna 310K with five people onboard crashed on the runway Friday afternoon.

The incident happened at around 12:30 p.m. at Boca Raton Airport.

Authorities said the aircraft nose gear failed to come down and the plane crashed on the runway.

The incident closed the runway for about an hour.

No injuries were reported.

https://www.wflx.com

Cessna 150F, N8172S: Accident occurred July 10, 2021 near Carl Folsom Airport (14J), Elba, Coffee County, Alabama

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. 

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia

https://registry.faa.gov/N8172S

Location: Elba, Alabama

Accident Number: ERA21LA284

Date and Time: July 10, 2021, 20:10 Local 

Registration: N8172S

Aircraft: Cessna 150F

Injuries: 2 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional

On July 10, 2021, about 2010 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N8172Swas substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elba, Alabama. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.

According to the flight instructor, after conducting maneuvers for about 30 minutes, they returned to Carl Folsom Airport (14J) to conduct short field landings and takeoffs. After the first successful full stop landing, they taxied back and set up for a short field takeoff. Shortly after rotation and liftoff, the airspeed was not increasing as they flew in ground effect. The flight instructor asked why the student wasn’t climbing, and the student stated, “I don’t know, you have the controls.” The flight instructor took the controls and performed a shallow right climbing turn to avoid the trees at the end of the runway. Once she took the controls there was no time to perform any troubleshooting of the engine because they were “barely” flying, and she needed to “just fly the airplane.” The engine was operating but not achieving sufficient power to maintain level flight. They were flying over the treetops as the airspeed continued to decrease and the airplane started to descend; she pushed the nose over to avoid a stall and attempted a forced landing into the trees.

The airplane impacted the heavily wooded terrain. Postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed that the airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude and was tilted to the right. Both wings were bent aft, and the airframe sustained substantial damage. The left fuel tank was breached, and the right tank remained intact and contained fuel. The airplane wreckage was located about 1,000 ft west southwest from the departure end of the runway.

The wreckage was retained by the NTSB for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna

Registration: N8172S

Model/Series: 150F

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Amateur Built:

Operator: On file 

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC

Condition of Light: Dusk

Observation Facility, Elevation: SXS,400 ft msl

Observation Time: 19:58 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 13 Nautical Miles 

Temperature/Dew Point: 23.9°C /22.2°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots / , 240°

Lowest Ceiling: None 

Visibility: 9 miles

Altimeter Setting: 30.08 inches Hg

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Departure Point: Elba, AL

Destination: Elba, AL

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries:

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 2 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 31.410042,-86.090336 (est)

Loss of Control on Ground: Just JA30 SuperSTOL, N17VP; accident occurred July 11, 2021 in May, Lemhi County, Idaho

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

AvStar Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N17VP

Location: May, Idaho

Accident Number: WPR21LA267

Date and Time: July 11, 2021, 15:00 Local 

Registration: N17VP

Aircraft: JUST AIRCRAFT LLC JA30 SUPERSTOL

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Loss of control on ground

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on an unimproved dirt surface, the airplane veered to the right and he subsequently reduced the throttle to the idle position. About 40 knots ground speed, he made a full left rudder pedal application, but the airplane continued to the right. The pilot then applied left brake application and the airplane veered aggressively to the left and ground looped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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 during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop and collision with terrain.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Loss of control on ground (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial 

Age: 25, Male

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

Seat Occupied: Left

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 

Restraint Used: 3-point

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 

Second Pilot Present: Yes

Instructor Rating(s): None 

Toxicology Performed:

Medical Certification: Class 1 Without waivers/limitations

Last FAA Medical Exam: February 11, 2021

Occupational Pilot: No Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 3, 2021

Flight Time: (Estimated) 388 hours (Total, all aircraft), 4.4 hours (Total, this make and model), 251.5 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 48.9 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 18.8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1.8 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial

Age: 64, Male

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

Seat Occupied: Right

Other Aircraft Rating(s): Glider 

Restraint Used: 3-point

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane 

Second Pilot Present: Yes

Instructor Rating(s): None

Toxicology Performed:

Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations

Last FAA Medical Exam: February 4, 2021

Occupational Pilot: Yes

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: January 7, 2021

Flight Time: (Estimated) 9950 hours (Total, all aircraft), 10 hours (Total, this make and model), 6300 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: JUST AIRCRAFT LLC 

Registration: N17VP

Model/Series: JA30 SUPERSTOL 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 2016

Amateur Built:

Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental (Special) 

Serial Number: JA433-01-15

Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel 

Seats: 2

Date/Type of Last Inspection: May 18, 2021 Condition

Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs

Time Since Last Inspection: 1.3 Hrs

Engines: 1 Reciprocating

Airframe Total Time: 69.9 Hrs at time of accident

Engine Manufacturer: Rotax

ELT: C91A installed, not activated 

Engine Model/Series: 914

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power: 115 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: KOMK,5040 ft msl

Distance from Accident Site: 19 Nautical Miles

Observation Time: 14:53 Local

Direction from Accident Site: 285°

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 

Visibility 10 miles

Lowest Ceiling: None

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots / 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /

Wind Direction: 340° 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /

Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg 

Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 8°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation

Departure Point: May, ID (0ID2)

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Destination: May, ID

Type of Clearance: None

Departure Time: 16:30 Local

Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: FLYING JOSEPH RANCH 0ID2 

Runway Surface Type: Dirt; Grass/turf

Airport Elevation: 5642 ft msl 

Runway Surface Condition: Dry

Runway Used: 33

IFR Approach: None

Runway Length/Width: 1500 ft / 50 ft

VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries:

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None

Latitude, Longitude: 44.442031,-113.77717

Cessna P210N, N174R: Accident occurred July 16, 2021 at Rooke Field Airport (KRFG), Refugio County, Texas

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. 

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas

https://registry.faa.gov/N174R

Location: Refugio, Texas

Accident Number: CEN21LA323

Date and Time: July 16, 2021, 15:29 Local

Registration: N174R

Aircraft: Cessna P210

Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Business

On July 16, 2021, about 1529 central daylight time, a Cessna P210N, N174R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Refugio, Texas. The pilot was not injured and his passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight.

The pilot reported that he departed Mustang Beach Airport (RAS), Port Aransas, Texas, on runway 12, because the winds were about 10 knots from the southeast. After takeoff, he contacted air traffic control (ATC) to obtain his instrument flight rules (IFR) clearance to Addison Airport (ADS), Addison, Texas.

While climbing through 2,000 ft mean sea level (msl), the pilot and his passenger began to smell an odor in the cabin and eventually saw smoke enter the cabin from the center console. The pilot stated that at that time he did not know the source of the smoke, declared an emergency, and asked to land at the nearest airport.

According to ATC data, about 1517, the pilot told the controller that the airplane had a mechanical failure and that he needed to land at the nearest airport. The controller told the pilot the location of Rooke Field Airport (RFG), Refugio, Texas, and cleared him to descend.

About 1519, the pilot told the controller that he had RFG in sight, and he was subsequently cleared for a visual approach to the airport. According to automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data transmitted from the airplane to ATC, the airplane flew westbound past RFG about 4 miles before it made a right turn back toward the airport. The airplane then entered a short left downwind leg before turning onto final approach for runway 32R at RFG. 

The pilot stated that as he approached RFG he was unable to lower the landing gear using the landing gear extension/retraction motor. The pilot concluded that the source of the odor and smoke was likely from the motor and proceeded to extend the landing gear using the emergency landing gear extension procedure. However, after numerous pumps, the green gear-safe light did not illuminate on the instrument panel. The pilot reported that both main landing gear were extended and had concluded that the nose landing gear was likely not fully extended. He decided to continue with the approach to the runway with the flaps partially extended.

At 1528:41, the final ADS-B return was recorded over the displaced threshold for runway 32R at about 75 ft msl. The RFG airport elevation is 56 ft msl. The airplane’s path over the ground was consistent with a landing on runway 32R. Performance calculations based on ADS-B data indicated the airplane’s final calibrated airspeed, ground speed, and vertical speed were 85 knots, 99 knots, and -1,073 feet per minute, respectively. 

The pilot reported that the airplane landed on the runway centerline and that he attempted to keep the nose landing gear off the runway as long as possible. However, as the nose gear contacted the runway, the airplane veered right and off the runway. The airplane then continued to roll and skid several hundred feet until it eventually nosed over.

The nearest aviation weather station was located at Aransas County Airport (RKP), Rockport, Texas, about 22 miles southeast of the accident site. At 1453, about 36 minutes before the accident, the surface winds at RKP were 150° at 9 knots with 18 knot gusts. At 1553, about 24 minutes after the accident, the surface winds at RKP were 170° at 8 knots with 15 knot gusts.

An FAA Airworthiness Inspector conducted an onsite examination of the airplane. Based on wheel marks on the runway and grass easement, and the final location of the wreckage, the airplane had veered off the right side of runway 32R about midfield. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway before it came rest inverted about 2,880 ft from the runway 32R displaced threshold. All 3 landing gear were found fully extended. The green landing gear indicator light did not initially illuminate when electric power was turned-on; however, the green light illuminated after it was unscrewed and reinstalled. The nose landing gear fork and wheel had separated from the nose gear strut assembly. The landing gear motor did not function when tested on the airplane. The emergency landing gear extension system functioned as designed when tested onsite. The airplane was recovered to a secure location where additional testing could be conducted.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna

Registration: N174R

Model/Series: P210 N 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Amateur Built:

Operator: Operating Certificate(s)

Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KRKP, 22 ft msl

Observation Time: 15:53 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 19 Nautical Miles 

Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C /25°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 2300 ft AGL 

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / 15 knots, 170°

Lowest Ceiling: 

Visibility: 6 miles

Altimeter Setting: 29.97 inches Hg 

Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR

Departure Point: Port Aransas, TX (RAS) 

Destination: Addison, TX (ADS)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries:

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None

Latitude, Longitude: 28.296067,-97.326381 (est)