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January 6, 2012 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180 · N11HY

Chetek, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Chetek, WI
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180
Tail Number
N11HY
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12LA129

The pilot was returning from a local flight with a passenger seated in the rear seat of the airplane. The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane drifted toward the right edge of the runway due to a strong wind gust from the left. The pilot aborted the landing, and during the climb, without his input, the control stick moved to the right and rearward, and the airplane impacted the ground. The pilot said that he had advised the passenger to remain clear of the control stick. However, it is likely that the passenger did move the control stick during the attempted climb. The pilot's postaccident recommendation was that passengers should be briefed and reminded to keep their feet and legs clear of the control stick. The pilot indicated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The passenger’s interference with the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb after an aborted landing. Contributing was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the need to abort the landing.

Full Narrative

On January 6, 2012, about 1215 central standard time, an Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1C-180, N11HY, impacted terrain during an aborted landing on runway 35 (3,401 feet by 60 feet, dry asphalt), Chetek Municipal-Southworth Airport (Y23), Chetek, Wisconsin. The certificated private pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and firewall. The airplane was registered to Aerosource LLC and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had not been filed for the local flight that originated from Y23 at 1115. The pilot stated that he briefed his grandson to keep clear of the control stick. They then departed on a local flight with his grandson seated in the rear seat. They returned to the departure airport where the pilot aborted the landing due to a gust of wind that pushed the airplane toward the right side of the runway. After liftoff from the aborted landing, the control stick moved uncommanded to the right and aft about 100 feet above ground level. The pilot was unable to move the control stick. The airplane entered a "hard" right descending turn and then impacted the ground. The pilot stated the control stick is "quite large," and the rear seat is not adjustable. The pilot's recommendation was that passengers should be briefed and reminded to keep their feet and legs clear of the control stick. He also stated that the control stick be removed when small children and new passengers are aboard. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CST
Nearest AirportChetek Municipal-Southworth Ai (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3401 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C-180
Tail NumberN11HY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AIP · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time18:14
Weather SourceWFAC

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