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February 26, 1989 · Burkhart Grob G109B · N224BG
El Paso, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
El Paso, TX
Aircraft
Burkhart Grob G109B
Tail Number
N224BG
Operator
Suzanne S Azar
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW89DQA03
THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK TWO PARKED ACFT FOLLOWING A LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE LANDING. THE PLT STATED THAT SHE OVERCONTROLLED WITH SPOILERS AFTER HAVING BOUNCED ON LANDING DUE TO A HIGH SINK RATE. WINDS WERE GUSTING AT THE TIME AND THE PLT WAS FLYING FROM THE RIGHT SEAT, A POSITION FROM WHICH SHE HAD LIMITED EXPERIENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT IN COMMAND'S LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO OVERCONTROLLING THE AIRCRAFT. THE SITUATION WAS PROCEEDED BY A HIGH SINK RATE THAT RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING WITH AN INADEQUATE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INEXPERIENCE AT FLYING THE AIRPLANE FROM THE RIGHT SEAT.
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THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK TWO PARKED ACFT FOLLOWING A LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE LANDING. THE PLT STATED THAT SHE OVERCONTROLLED WITH SPOILERS AFTER HAVING BOUNCED ON LANDING DUE TO A HIGH SINK RATE. WINDS WERE GUSTING AT THE TIME AND THE PLT WAS FLYING FROM THE RIGHT SEAT, A POSITION FROM WHICH SHE HAD LIMITED EXPERIENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MST
Nearest AirportWest Texas (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurkhart Grob G109B
Tail NumberN224BG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSuzanne S Azar
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLimbach · L2000 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC