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August 14, 2008 · Embraer EMB-145LR · N814HK
St. Louis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (36 uninjured)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Aircraft
Embraer EMB-145LR
Tail Number
N814HK
Operator
Trans States Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA215
While en route to the destination airport, the first officer (FO) warned that his flaps 45 degrees landings are "a little extreme." The FO continues by stating that the landings are "a little non-standard, but it’s way more fun." The flight data recorder (FDR) showed an increase in the airplane's pitch angle at approximately 34 feet above ground level. The landing flare continued to increase to approximately 13 degrees of pitch angle with a corresponding angle of attack of 17 degrees. The airplane's stick shaker/stall warning system activated seconds before the landing, during which the airplane's tail section contacted the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Angle of attack-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
While en route to the destination airport, the first officer (FO) warned that his flaps 45 degrees landings are "a little extreme." The FO continues by stating that the landings are "a little non-standard, but it’s way more fun." The flight data recorder (FDR) showed an increase in the airplane's pitch angle at approximately 34 feet above ground level. The landing flare continued to increase to approximately 13 degrees of pitch angle with a corresponding angle of attack of 17 degrees. The airplane's stick shaker/stall warning system activated seconds before the landing, during which the airplane's tail section contacted the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:52 CDT
Nearest AirportSt. Louis International (0nm)
Runway30R
Runway Length9003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer EMB-145LR
Tail NumberN814HK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrans States Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · AE 3007 A1 · Turbofan · 7426 | Rolls-Royce · AE 3007 A1 · Turbofan · 7426
Seats53
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (36 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured36
Total36
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC