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September 5, 2010 · Cullis Ultracruiser Sport · N716CS
Defiance, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Defiance, OH
Aircraft
Cullis Ultracruiser Sport
Tail Number
N716CS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA530
The student pilot reported that he landed on a 1,500-foot-long strip of grass near his friend’s house. According to the pilot, after landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage when it came to an abrupt stop while taxiing on the rough terrain. As a result of the airplane's abrupt stop, the nose lunged forward and the propeller impacted the terrain. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airframe or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Rough terrain-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he landed on a strip of grass about 1,500 feet long near his friend’s house. According to the pilot, after landing, the tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage when it came to an abrupt stop while taxiing in the rough terrain. The pilot said that the airplane’s nose went forward, the propeller impacted the terrain, and then the fuselage came back down. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCullis Ultracruiser Sport
Tail NumberN716CS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHummel · 37 · Reciprocating · 37
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC