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August 9, 1995 · Aviat A-1 · N12TQ
Elko, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Elko, NV
Aircraft
Aviat A-1
Tail Number
N12TQ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA284
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MADE A HARD LANDING AND THE LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND VEERED OFF THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, DAMAGING THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE AT THE LANDING GEAR ATTACH POINT.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
On August 9, 1995, at 1457 Pacific daylight time, an Aviat A-1, N12TQ, sustained structural damage following a hard landing and loss of directional control at Elko, Nevada. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a local area personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Neither the certificated private pilot nor his one passenger was injured. The flight originated at the Elko Municipal Airport on the day of the accident at 1400 as a local flight. The pilot reported that he made a hard landing and the left tire blew out. He subsequently lost directional control and veered off the right hand side of the runway, damaging the aircraft structure at the landing gear attach point.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:57 PDT
Nearest AirportElko Municipal (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A-1
Tail NumberN12TQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:02
Weather SourceWFAC