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August 23, 1995 · Bradley DQ2 · N8Q

Newton, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newton, KS
Aircraft
Bradley DQ2
Tail Number
N8Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA296

When the pilot realized that he would undershoot the landing he added power, and the airplane bounced. He was unable to recover prior to impact with the terrain. The pilot/builder stated that this was the sixth flight for the amateur-built airplane, and that previous flights had displayed handling problems which he attributed to 'probable bad wing incidence.'

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the aircraft's inadequate handling capability.

Full Narrative

On August 23, 1995, at 0923 central daylight time, a Bradley DQ2, N8Q, operated by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing on runway 17 (7,002' X 100' dry/asphalt) at Newton, Kansas. The pilot reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 local flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed at 0900. The pilot/builder stated that the airplane's performance suffered due to "bad wing installation." He attributed the difficulties to "bad wing incidence." He said that this was the sixth flight of this amateur built airplane and that the airplane had displayed similar problems on previous flights. The pilot stated that during the accident flight, he was attempting to land and was experiencing the need for "extreme" aft pressure on the elevators. When he realized that he was going to undershoot the landing, he added power. He said the airplane reacted by bouncing and then crashed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:23 CDT
Nearest AirportNEWTON (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length7002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBradley DQ2
Tail NumberN8Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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