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April 16, 2010 · Kramer Clemens E STOL CH750 · N148CK

Lakeland, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeland, FL
Aircraft
Kramer Clemens E STOL CH750
Tail Number
N148CK
Operator
Kramer Clemens E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA234

The pilot was landing an experimental amateur-built airplane on a 1,500-foot temporary grass runway, which was created for an annual fly-in event. During landing, he deployed 5 degrees of flaps, reduced power about 5 feet above the runway, and while attempting to flare, felt he had no elevator authority. The nosegear impacted the ground first and collapsed, and the airplane settled on its left wing tip with damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane and that the airplane was not equipped with a stall warning device, nor was there an option to purchase and install one as a kit-item from the manufacturer. The pilot further stated that the accident landing was only the third time he had deployed the flaps for landing. A quartering headwind at 6 knots was reported about the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot was landing an experimental amateur-built airplane on a 1,500-foot temporary grass runway, which was created for an annual fly-in event. During landing, he deployed 5 degrees of flaps, reduced power about 5 feet above the runway, and while attempting to flare, felt he had no elevator authority. The nosegear impacted the ground first and collapsed, and the airplane settled on its left wing tip with damage to the left wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane and that the airplane was not equipped with a stall warning device, nor was there an option to purchase and install one as a kit-item from the manufacturer. The pilot further stated that the accident landing was only the third time he had deployed the flaps for landing. A quartering headwind at 6 knots was reported about the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLakeland Linder Regional (1nm)
Runway09
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftKramer Clemens E STOL CH750
Tail NumberN148CK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKramer Clemens E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 59
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time11:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data