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October 19, 1994 · Pitts S-2B · N15KR

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Pitts S-2B
Tail Number
N15KR
Operator
Chandler Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA012

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY 22L CENTERLINE AT A SPEED WHICH WAS 'A LITTLE EXCESSIVE.' THE RUNWAY WAS 4,850 FEET LONG BY 75 FEET WIDE. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED THREE TIMES AS IT SLOWLY VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT FURTHER REPORTED THAT HE COULD NOT CLEARLY SEE BECAUSE HE WAS 'BLINDED BY THE COMBINATION OF SUN AND BUGS.' WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED A TAXIWAY SIGN. THE POSITION OF THE SUN AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS DETERMINED TO BE ABOUT 20 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY HEADING AND 1.4 DEGREES ABOVE THE HORIZON.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during landing rollout. A contributing factor was sun glare.

Full Narrative

On October 18, 1994, at 1745 mountain standard time, a Pitts Aerobatics S-2B, N15KR, operated by Chandler Air Service, collided with a taxiway sign during landing rollout at the Chandler Municipal Airport, Chandler, Arizona. The airplane was substantially damaged, and neither the private pilot nor the passenger was injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight which originated from Chandler at 1715. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the right side of runway 22L's centerline, and at a speed which was "a little excessive." The runway was 4,850 feet long by 75 feet wide. The airplane bounced three times as it slowly veered off the runway. The pilot further reported that, at the time, he could not clearly see because he was "blinded by the combination of sun and bugs." While attempting to realign the airplane with the runway, the airplane impacted a taxiway sign.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Municipal (0nm)
Runway22L
Runway Length4850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPitts S-2B
Tail NumberN15KR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChandler Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540-O4AS · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 1 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:41
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data