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September 17, 2009 · Diehl KR-2 · N4DD

Mt. Vernon, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Mt. Vernon, IL
Aircraft
Diehl KR-2
Tail Number
N4DD
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA589

The pilot reported that, during the landing attempt at the destination airport, the airplane got "...caught by a gust of wind..." during touchdown. As the gust subsided, the plane landed hard in a nose-down, right-wing-low attitude. The airplane's right wing separated and the firewall became damaged, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot further stated that, had he been aware of any turbulence or gusting winds, he would have not made the flight. A witness stated that the pilot obtained and received wind and runway information via the common traffic advisory frequency. Upon the pilot's initial request for wind information, he was advised that winds were 050 degrees at 8 knots and later advised that winds were 090 degrees at 12 knots following his second request for wind information.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot was en route to the destination airport where he attempted a landing during which the airplane bounced on runway 05 (6,496 feet by 150 feet, dry asphalt). The airplane's right wing separated and the firewall became damaged resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The pilot stated that the airplane got "...caught by a gust of wind..." during touchdown and had he been aware of any turbulence or gusting winds he would have never made the flight. A witness stated that the pilot obtained and received wind and runway information via the common traffic advisory frequency. Upon the pilot's initial request for wind information, he was advised that winds were 050 degrees at 8 knots and and later advised that winds were 090 degrees at 12 knots following his second request for wind information.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMount Vernon Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length6496 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiehl KR-2
Tail NumberN4DD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time15:36
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data