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October 21, 2005 · Aviat A-1 · N6QR

Kaycee, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2005
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Kaycee, WY
Aircraft
Aviat A-1
Tail Number
N6QR
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06LA005

According to the passenger, during the landing, the touchdown was "hard" and they bounced several times; however, they "maintained centered on the runway." He stated that the pilot "decided to take off" and added power. The airplane "pulled left [off] of center, putting a tree in [their] path." The passenger stated that the pilot pulled the power back and pulled the nose of the airplane up "into a steep climb, stalling the [air]plane." The airplane impacted in a left wing low attitude, followed by the nose of the airplane, causing substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the hard landing.

Full Narrative

On October 21, 2005, approximately 1430 mountain daylight time, an Aviat A-1, N6QR, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while landing at the TTT Ranch, 15 miles southwest of Kaycee, Wyoming. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The private pilot and his passenger were seriously injured. The cross-country flight departed Casper, Wyoming (CPR), approximately 1400. According to a statement submitted by the passenger, he and his father (private pilot) departed CPR for the TTT Ranch. The passenger stated that during the landing, the touchdown was "hard" and they bounced several times; however, they "maintained centered on the runway." He stated that the pilot "decided to take off" and added power. The airplane "pulled left [off] of center, putting a tree in [their] path." The passenger stated that the pilot pulled the power back and pulled the nose of the airplane up "into a steep climb, stalling the [air]plane." The airplane impacted in a left wing low attitude, followed by the nose of the airplane. According to the FAA inspector who traveled to the scene, a 50-foot ground scar preceded the main wreckage. The right wing separated forward from the fuselage, and the outboard tip of the wing was wrinkled. The left wing remained attached and was bent up approximately 20 degrees at midspan. The left main landing gear assembly was folded aft, the propeller separated at the propeller flange, and the engine cowling and firewall were wrinkled. An examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies. Due to the pilot's injuries, he was unable to submit a written or verbal statement at the time of this report. A spokesperson for the pilot stated that he experienced a small heart attack on the day of the accident; however, they were unable to determine if the heart attack was prior to, during, or after the accident

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest AirportTtt Ranch Co. (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAviat A-1
Tail NumberN6QR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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