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October 27, 2012 · Bates Starduster SA-300 · N2369
Reklaw, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Reklaw, TX
Aircraft
Bates Starduster SA-300
Tail Number
N2369
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA037
The pilot reported that he was landing on a private grass airstrip and that the grass was wet from the previous night’s rain. He stated that the airstrip was not flat and had sections that rolled up and down. He added that the airplane touched down harder than usual, which caused the landing gear to spread outward on the wet grass. The engine’s propeller was then low enough to contact the rising terrain, and the airplane nosed over. A witness reported that the airplane bounced on the runway about three times before the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest in the inverted position, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, top wings, and the engine firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-(general)-(general)-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing on a private grass airstrip and that the grass was wet from the previous night’s rain. He stated that the airstrip was not flat and had sections that rolled up and down. He added that the airplane touched down harder than usual, which caused the landing gear to spread outward on the wet grass. The engine’s propeller was then low enough to contract the rising terrain and the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest in the inverted position, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, top wings, and the engine firewall. A witness reported that the airplane bounced on the runway about three times, before the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFlying M Ranch (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBates Starduster SA-300
Tail NumberN2369
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · I0-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 34 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC