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June 22, 1990 · Classic Aircraft WACO · N226HS
Plymouth, CT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Plymouth, CT
Aircraft
Classic Aircraft WACO
Tail Number
N226HS
Operator
Harold a Sutphen
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA136
THE PILOT CAME IN FOR A LANDING AND GOT INTO A SERIES OF BOUNCES. ON THE FINAL BOUNCE THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN NOSE LOW, THE PROPELLER DUG IN AND THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED OVER. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE PILOT SAID HE REALIZED HE HAD USED IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CORRECTLY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT CAME IN FOR A LANDING AND GOT INTO A SERIES OF BOUNCES. ON THE FINAL BOUNCE THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN NOSE LOW, THE PROPELLER DUG IN AND THE AIRPLANE FLIPPED OVER. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE PILOT SAID HE REALIZED HE HAD USED IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWaterbury (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftClassic Aircraft WACO
Tail NumberN226HS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarold a Sutphen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · Reciprocating · 275
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingUnknown 15 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO