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July 16, 1995 · Craig LONG E-Z · N112DC

Shelbyville, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Shelbyville, IN
Aircraft
Craig LONG E-Z
Tail Number
N112DC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95DEX01

The pilot made two landing attempts which resulted in go-arounds. During the third attempt the pilot landed long and fast. The airplane bounced on touchdown and settled back to the runway on the nose gear. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane departed the runway prior to nosing over.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the nose wheel striking the runway first. A factor associated with the accident was excessive airspeed during the landing.

Full Narrative

On July 16, 1995, at 1400 eastern standard time, a Craig model, Long E-Z, an experimental homebuilt Long E-Z, experienced a broken nose landing gear and turned upside down after landing from a CFR 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the lone pilot sustained minor injuries. The pilot held a private pilot certificate with and Airplane, Single Engine Land rating. The flight originated at Lunken Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 16, 1995, at about 1300 est. The pilot was attempting a planned stop at Shelbyville, Indiana, while in the process of relocating the aircraft from Cincinnati to South Dakota. The pilot and witnesses stated the accident occurred during the third landing attempt. The pilot stated that he was uncomfortable with the first two approaches so he initiated go-arounds and landed on the third attempt. He stated that the aircraft speed was too fast and he touched down about mid-field. The aircraft bounced and came down on the nose gear which broke off. The aircraft then left the runway and flipped over. The pilot indicated that there was no malfunction of the airplane. The lone pilot sustained minor injuries in the form of a cut to his left had necessitating six stitches. The aircraft was substantially damaged by the crash impact forces.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportShelbyville (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3732 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCraig LONG E-Z
Tail NumberN112DC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 125

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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