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July 18, 1988 · Air Command 532 Elite · N1925
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Air Command 532 Elite
Tail Number
N1925
Operator
Harsh Toni H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88DAG06
DURING LANDING APPROACH AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT DEVELOPED VERY NEAR THE RUNWAY. THE GYROPLANE LANDED HARD. AFTER THE HARD LANDING THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE PULLED THE CONTROL COLUMN TO ITS AFT POSITION ABRUPTLY. THE SMALL TAIL WHEEL STRUCK THE RUNWAY SURFACE AND FAILED.
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DURING LANDING APPROACH AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT DEVELOPED VERY NEAR THE RUNWAY. THE GYROPLANE LANDED HARD. AFTER THE HARD LANDING THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE PULLED THE CONTROL COLUMN TO ITS AFT POSITION ABRUPTLY. THE SMALL TAIL WHEEL STRUCK THE RUNWAY SURFACE AND FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportPalmer Municipal (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Command 532 Elite
Tail NumberN1925
Aircraft CategoryGyro
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarsh Toni H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532 · Reciprocating · 64
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC