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November 2, 2004 · Aircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH 2000 · N8504G

Salt Lake City, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
Aircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH 2000
Tail Number
N8504G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05CA018

According to the flight instructor, the student "flared high (about 15-20 feet) and the stall horn came on." The student attempted to recover by adding power and lowering the nose; however, the airplane impacted the runway "flat and hard, bouncing into the air," causing substantial damage. The flight instructor took control at this time and landed the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the dual student's high flare resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.

Full Narrative

On November 2, 2004, at approximately 1040 mountain standard time, an Aircraft Manufacturing and Development CH 2000, N8504G, owned and operated by Salt Lake City Community College, was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway during a hard landing at Salt Lake City Municipal 2 (U42), Salt Lake City, Utah. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The training flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The student pilot and flight instructor reported no injuries. The local flight originated at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), at approximately 0940. According to the statement provided by the flight instructor, the student "flared high (about 15-20 feet) and the stall horn came on." The student attempted to recover by adding power and lowering the nose; however, the airplane impacted the runway "flat and hard, bouncing into the air." The flight instructor took control at this time and landed the airplane. In a statement provided by the student, she "flared the nose a bit late and a bit hard, [and] bounced." During the impact, the nose gear was bent, the firewall wrinkled and the left aileron was jammed. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 MST
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City Muni 2 (1nm NNW)
Runway16
Runway Length5860 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH 2000
Tail NumberN8504G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N15 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 32 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data