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September 3, 2011 · American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC · N242BC
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC
Tail Number
N242BC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA684
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing instruction to a private pilot in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the CFI’s demonstration of a simulated emergency landing, the airplane made a hard landing, and the right wing struck the runway surface. A postaccident examination revealed that the rear spar was substantially damaged during the hard landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.
Full Narrative
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing instruction to a private pilot in a tailwheel equipped airplane. During the CFI’s demonstration of a simulated emergency landing, the airplane's speed got slow and made a hard landing with the right main landing gear and right wing striking the runway surface. The airplane was then flown back to the private pilot’s home airfield without further incident. A postaccident examination of the damaged wing by the airplane’s manufacturer, revealed that the rear spar was substantially damaged during the hard landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportALLIANCE (0nm)
Runway34L
Runway Length8220 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 8GCBC
Tail NumberN242BC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1G · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourcePILO