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February 9, 1991 · Ercoupe Eng & Research 415C · N3353H
Gastonia, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gastonia, NC
Aircraft
Ercoupe Eng & Research 415C
Tail Number
N3353H
Operator
Haigler Gragel L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL91LA056
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD BEEN ON A LOCAL, PERSONAL FLIGHT. HE RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED ON THE NORTHEAST RUNWAY. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, AFTER HE HAD MADE A SMOOTH TWO-POINT LANDING, A GUST OF WIND PICKED UP THE AIRPLANE AND DROPPED IT HARD ON THE RUNWAY. AN FAA INSPECTOR REPORTED THAT THE PILOT STATED TO HIM THAT HE LANDED HARD, BOUNCED, AND HIT AGAIN ON THE NOSE GEAR. THE CLOSEST WEATHER REPORTING FACILITY WAS 10 MILES EAST AND REPORTED THE WINDS AS 290 DEGREES AT 13 KNOTS, WHICH RESULTED IN A 13-KNOT CROSSWIND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD BEEN ON A LOCAL, PERSONAL FLIGHT. HE RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED ON THE NORTHEAST RUNWAY. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, AFTER HE HAD MADE A SMOOTH TWO-POINT LANDING, A GUST OF WIND PICKED UP THE AIRPLANE AND DROPPED IT HARD ON THE RUNWAY. AN FAA INSPECTOR REPORTED THAT THE PILOT STATED TO HIM THAT HE LANDED HARD, BOUNCED, AND HIT AGAIN ON THE NOSE GEAR. THE CLOSEST WEATHER REPORTING FACILITY WAS 10 MILES EAST AND REPORTED THE WINDS AS 290 DEGREES AT 13 KNOTS, WHICH RESULTED IN A 13-KNOT CROSSWIND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportGastonia Municipal (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length3506 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftErcoupe Eng & Research 415C
Tail NumberN3353H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHaigler Gragel L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C75-12 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC