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June 16, 1991 · Allan R Goldman Dragonfly · N222TH
Kenosha, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenosha, WI
Aircraft
Allan R Goldman Dragonfly
Tail Number
N222TH
Operator
Allan R Goldman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91DEP10
THE PILOT/BUILDER OF THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT WAS CONDUCTING THE FIRST FLIGHT ON THE AIRCRAFT. ON INITIAL LANDING THE PILOT FOUND THAT HE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH CONTROL AUTHORITY TO FLARE THE AIRCRAFT FOR LANDING. A SECOND AND THIRD ATTEMPT WERE MADE WITH SIMILAR FINDINGS. ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED APPROXIMATELY TEN FEET IN THE AIR AND ON LANDING THE LEFT CANARD WHICH ALSO SERVES AS THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR, FAILED. THE PILOT/BUILDER STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT DESIGN AND LIMITED INFORMATION IN THE DESIGN PLANS COULD ALLOW FOR AS MUCH AS THREE DEGREES VARIATION IN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WING AND THE CANARD, THIS, HE CONTENDS, COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIMITED CONTROL AUTHORITY.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT DESIGN AND INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING WING VERSUS CANARD ANGLE FOR AN AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT/BUILDER OF THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT WAS CONDUCTING THE FIRST FLIGHT ON THE AIRCRAFT. ON INITIAL LANDING THE PILOT FOUND THAT HE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH CONTROL AUTHORITY TO FLARE THE AIRCRAFT FOR LANDING. A SECOND AND THIRD ATTEMPT WERE MADE WITH SIMILAR FINDINGS. ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED APPROXIMATELY TEN FEET IN THE AIR AND ON LANDING THE LEFT CANARD WHICH ALSO SERVES AS THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR, FAILED. THE PILOT/BUILDER STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT DESIGN AND LIMITED INFORMATION IN THE DESIGN PLANS COULD ALLOW FOR AS MUCH AS THREE DEGREES VARIATION IN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WING AND THE CANARD, THIS, HE CONTENDS, COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIMITED CONTROL AUTHORITY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKENOSHA (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAllan R Goldman Dragonfly
Tail NumberN222TH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAllan R Goldman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHapi · 82-2DEH · Reciprocating · 82
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO