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July 26, 2005 · Flight Design CTSW · N84FS

Rogersville, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rogersville, TN
Aircraft
Flight Design CTSW
Tail Number
N84FS
Operator
Samual Dailey Craig
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA136

While attempting to make a normal landing, the private pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The flight instructor tried to regain positive control of the airplane, but the flight controls were unresponsive. As the airplane drifted to the right, the flight instructor elected to land on the grass to the right of the runway. During the landing roll on the grass, the airplane collided with a draining ditch, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. Post-accident examination of the flight control surfaces revealed that all flight controls revealed no mechanical failures. Neither pilot reported a mechanical problem with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a on ground collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

On July 26, 2005, at 1400 eastern daylight time, a Flight Design CTSW, N84FS, registered to and operated by a private owner, collided with the ground and nosed over during a landing at Hawkins County Airport in Rogersville, Tennessee. The flight was operated under provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and a flight plan was not filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot received no injuries and the flight instructor received minor injuries. The flight originated from Lonesome Pine Airport in Wise, Virginia on July 26, 2005 at 1330. The flight was on a cross country trip to Rogersville, Tennessee. As the airplane approached Hawkins County Airport, the private pilot prepared for a normal landing on runway 25 with 040-degrees of flaps. According to the flight instructor, as the airplane flared, the private pilot added "a little bit of power to allow for a softer touchdown." The airplane yawed to the right and the flight instructor stated that the private pilot decided to go around and added full power, but the airplane continued to yaw and banked to the right. The flight instructor took control of the airplane, but stated that the flight controls were unresponsive. The flight instructor then elected to land on the grass to the right of the runway. During the landing roll on the grass, the airplane collided with a ditch. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the airplane was inverted, nose gear collapsed and engine firewall was buckled. The propeller and engine cowling was damaged. The airplane also exhibited damage to the right and left wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. Post-accident examination of the flight control surfaces revealed that all flight controls revealed no mechanical failures. Neither pilot reported a mechanical problem with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHawkins County (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3502 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFlight Design CTSW
Tail NumberN84FS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSamual Dailey Craig
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 33 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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