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January 30, 2006 · Pergerson Highlander · N8146P
Appomattox, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Appomattox, VA
Aircraft
Pergerson Highlander
Tail Number
N8146P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA067
The pilot attempted a landing to an approximately 1,200-foot long field. The field was located on a level plateau-like area, surrounded by downward sloping terrain. The airplane touched down, "yawed" to the left, and then bounced in the direction of the downward sloping terrain. The pilot believed that the airplane had "remained in ground effect" longer than he thought it should, so he decided to abort the landing. During the aborted landing, the airplane contacted trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that he should have "used right rudder more aggressively" to counteract the left yaw and that he should have retracted the wing flaps, which were still in the 30-degree position during the aborted landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted a landing to an approximately 1,200-foot long field. The field was located on a level plateau-like area, surrounded by downward sloping terrain. The airplane touched down, "yawed" to the left, and then bounced in the direction of the downward sloping terrain. The pilot believed that the airplane had "remained in ground effect" longer than he thought it should, so he decided to abort the landing. During the aborted landing, the airplane contacted trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that he should have "used right rudder more aggressively" to counteract the left yaw and that he should have retracted the wing flaps, which were still in the 30-degree position during the aborted landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPergerson Highlander
Tail NumberN8146P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 2200A · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 41 C
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Observation Time18:42
Weather SourceWFAC