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June 8, 2012 · Fairchild 24R-40 · N232E
Smyrna, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Smyrna, TN
Aircraft
Fairchild 24R-40
Tail Number
N232E
Operator
Harold G Pedigo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA415
According to the pilot, he flew about 1 hour before returning to the departure airport and entering the traffic pattern. During final approach, he stated that the black rubber transfer on the runway surface confused him, which resulted in his misjudgment of the height of the airplane over the runway. The pilot realized that he was too high and too slow when he flared the airplane, so he applied full throttle to go around. The airplane impacted the runway, bounced, and skidded off the right side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he flew approximately one hour before returning to the departure airport and entering the traffic pattern. During final approach he stated that the black rubber transfer on the runway surface confused him resulting in the misjudgment of the height of the airplane over the runway. The pilot realized that he was too high above the ground and too slow and applied full throttle to go around; however, the airplane impacted the runway, bounced, then skidded off to the right side of the runway resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 CDT
Nearest AirportSmyrna Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length8048 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild 24R-40
Tail NumberN232E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarold G Pedigo
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFairchild · 6-440 SERIES · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC