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August 17, 2008 · Eberle Pitts S1S · N39124
Show Low, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Show Low, AZ
Aircraft
Eberle Pitts S1S
Tail Number
N39124
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA181
The pilot said that he was landing at the airport to refuel. During the landing, he flared the tail wheel-equipped airplane too high, the airplane bounced and began to veer to the left. The pilot aborted the landing and climbed the airplane back to pattern altitude for a second landing attempt. He flared and the airplane touched down; however, it veered to the left toward the edge of the runway. Just prior to the airplane leaving the runway surface, he added full power to go around. The airplane turned to the right, but the left wing rose and the airplane nosed down. The right and left wing tips impacted the runway as the airplane skidded down it for approximately 300 feet. The pilot had about 3 hours of flight time in the airplane make/model. He indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that he was landing at the airport to refuel. During the landing, he flared the tail wheel-equipped airplane too high, the airplane bounced and began to veer to the left. The pilot aborted the landing and climbed the airplane back to pattern altitude for a second landing attempt. He flared and the airplane touched down; however, it veered to the left toward the edge of the runway. Just prior to the airplane leaving the runway surface, he added full power to go around. The airplane turned to the right, but the left wing rose and the airplane nosed down. The right and left wing tips impacted the runway as the airplane skidded down it for approximately 300 feet. The pilot had about 3 hours of flight time in the airplane make/model. He indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MST
Nearest AirportSHOWLOW (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length7200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEberle Pitts S1S
Tail NumberN39124
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · AEIO-550-B4A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC