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June 21, 2009 · Stucker Virgil A AVID Magnu · N777DV

Emmett, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Emmett, ID
Aircraft
Stucker Virgil A AVID Magnu
Tail Number
N777DV
Operator
Stucker Virgil A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA304

The pilot was landing almost directly into a headwind, and as he neared the approach end of the runway for a full-stop landing he noticed that the airplane was sinking at a higher rate than he wanted it to. He therefore added power in order to decrease the rate of descent. The addition of power was not sufficient to significantly reduce the sink rate, and the airplane contacted the runway hard and bounced back into the air. After the airplane bounced back into the air, the pilot did not maintain runway alignment and when it touched down again it was off the side of the runway. During this second touchdown, the nosewheel hit first and collapsed. Immediately thereafter, one of the wings impacted the terrain, resulting in substantial damage to its structure. According to the pilot, there were no anomalies associated with the airplane's flight control system.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

As the pilot, who was landing almost directly into a headwind, neared the approach end of the runway for a full-stop landing, he noticed that the airplane was sinking at a higher rate than he wanted it to. He therefore added power in order to decrease the rate of descent. The addition of power was not sufficient to significantly reduce the sink rate, and therefore the airplane contacted the runway hard and bounced back into the air. After the airplane bounced back into the air, the pilot lost directional control, and when it touched down again it was off the side of the runway. During this second touchdown, the nose wheel hit first and collapsed. Immediately thereafter, one of the wings impacted the terrain resulting in substantial damage to its structure. According to the pilot, there were no anomalies associated with the airplane's flight control system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportEmmett Municipal (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStucker Virgil A AVID Magnu
Tail NumberN777DV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStucker Virgil A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 12 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data