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July 24, 2007 · Horton Aviat Christeagle II · N28TH
Salida, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salida, CO
Aircraft
Horton Aviat Christeagle II
Tail Number
N28TH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA123
According to the pilot, during the landing flare, he encountered a "sink rate higher than desired." He stated that he was just left of the runway centerline. As the airplane contacted the ground, he initiated a go around. The pilot stated that he "added insufficient right rudder" after power was added. The airplane departed the runway surface and impacted the runway VASI system lights, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or its control systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway and impact the VASIs.
Full Narrative
According to Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot, he was landing on runway 24 (7,347 feet by 75 feet, asphalt). During the landing flare, he encountered a "sink rate higher than desired." He stated that he was just left of the runway centerline, and as the airplane contacted the ground, he initiated a go around. The pilot stated that he "added insufficient right rudder" after power was added, and the airplane departed the runway surface and impacted the runway VASI system lights. Approximately 4 feet of the lower outboard, right wing separated from the airplane. The left main landing gear was bent aft slightly and bowed inboard at the wheel assembly. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or its control systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:08 MDT
Nearest AirportHarriet Alexander Field (1nm)
Runway24
Runway Length7347 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHorton Aviat Christeagle II
Tail NumberN28TH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-A1E6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 46
Altimeter30.73 inHg
Observation Time14:11
Weather SourceWFAC