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May 14, 2009 · Diamond DA20 C1 · N926AF
Olathe, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Olathe, KS
Aircraft
Diamond DA20 C1
Tail Number
N926AF
Operator
Kansas City Aviation Center
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA300
During a planned touch-and-go landing, the student pilot flared too high and the airplane landed hard, bounced, and the propeller struck the runway. The student pilot executed a go-around. During the climbout, at approximately 250 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. The student pilot executed a straight-ahead forced landing, during which the airplane's right wing and horizontal stabilizer were separated. The airplane subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted in a tree line. The student pilot, who was trapped in the inverted airplane, was extracted 30 minutes later by emergency response crews; he sustained minor injuries. A serviceable propeller was later installed and the airplane's engine was successfully tested for over 20 minutes, including several minutes at full power.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.
Full Narrative
During a planned touch and go landing, the student pilot flared too high and the airplane landed hard, bounced, and the propeller struck the runway. The student pilot executed a go-around. During the climbout, at approximately 250 feet agl, the engine lost power. The student pilot executed a straight ahead forced landing, during which the airplane's right wing and horizontal stabilizer were separated. The airplane subsequently nosed over coming to rest inverted in a tree line. The student pilot, who was trapped in the inverted airplane, was extracted 30 minutes later by emergency response crews. He sustained minor injuries. A serviceable propeller was later installed and the airplane's engine was test run for over 20 minutes, including several minutes at full power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:11 CDT
Nearest AirportJohnson County Airport (2nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4099 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond DA20 C1
Tail NumberN926AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKansas City Aviation Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240-B3B · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC