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March 6, 1993 · Root Arthur T Delta DYKE JD-2 Delta DYKE · N641AR
Sebastian, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sebastian, FL
Aircraft
Root Arthur T Delta DYKE JD-2 Delta DYKE
Tail Number
N641AR
Operator
Root Arthur T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA081
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING HIS LANDING FLARE THE AIRSPEED WAS EXCESSIVE AND THE AIRCRAFT BALLOONED. THE AIRCRAFT THEN TOUCHED DOWN AND BOUNCED. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN HARD AND THE LANDING GEAR SEPARATED, AT WHICH TIME THE AIRCRAFT SLID OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING WHICH CAUSED LANDING GEAR FAILURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT TIME AND FLIGHT TIME IN THE MAKE AND MODEL.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING HIS LANDING FLARE THE AIRSPEED WAS EXCESSIVE AND THE AIRCRAFT BALLOONED. THE AIRCRAFT THEN TOUCHED DOWN AND BOUNCED. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN HARD AND THE LANDING GEAR SEPARATED, AT WHICH TIME THE AIRCRAFT SLID OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND CAME TO REST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportSebastian Municipal (1nm NE)
Runway4
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRoot Arthur T Delta DYKE JD-2 Delta DYKE
Tail NumberN641AR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoot Arthur T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC