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August 11, 2002 · Menzies Glassair II · N55RK

Laconia, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Laconia, NH
Aircraft
Menzies Glassair II
Tail Number
N55RK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD02LA083

During the landing, the airplane bounced, then settled onto the runway with the tailwheel "off center." As it touched down, the airplane began to veer to the right, and the pilot added left rudder. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway and came to rest about 200 yards away. There were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On August 11, 2002, at 1255 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt Glassair II, N55RK, was substantially damaged during a landing at Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI), Laconia, New Hampshire. The certificated private pilot and the passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that he performed a "normal" approach to runway 26. During the landing, the airplane bounced, then settled onto the runway with the tailwheel "off center." As it touched down, the airplane began to veer to the right, and the pilot added left rudder. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway and came to rest about 200 yards away. The pilot reported that he did not apply any right rudder prior to the landing, and may have landed in a "3-point attitude." He also reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the fuselage was twisted, and damage was noted to the landing gear and propeller. Weather reported at Laconia, at 1255, included winds from 220 degrees at 6 knots, sky clear, temperature 87 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 54 degrees Fahrenheit, and barometric pressure 30.05 inches Hg. The pilot reported 1,000 hours of total flight experience on his most recent FAA third class medical, issued on July 7, 2001.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 EDT
Nearest AirportLaconia Municipal (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length5286 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMenzies Glassair II
Tail NumberN55RK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360 · Reciprocating · 180

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data