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June 1, 2013 · Cub Crafters CC11-100 · N787AK
Payson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Payson, AZ
Aircraft
Cub Crafters CC11-100
Tail Number
N787AK
Operator
George Hoover
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA256
The pilot reported that he was flying a tail-wheel equipped airplane and conducting his second landing at a back country airstrip. During the landing flare, the airplane floated longer than expected and was starting to drift to the left side of the runway. The pilot added full power to go around when the left main landing gear struck a bush and the airplane turned sideways. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged when it struck the ground. The pilot reported that after exiting the airplane he noticed that the wind was a gusting right quartering tailwind. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare with a quartering tailwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was flying a tail-wheel equipped airplane and conducting his second landing at a back country airstrip. During the landing flare, the airplane floated longer than expected and was starting to drift to the left side of the runway. The pilot added full power to go around when the left main landing gear struck a bush and the airplane turned sideways. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged when it struck the ground. The pilot reported that after exiting the airplane he noticed that the wind was a gusting right quartering tailwind. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 MST
Nearest AirportREDCREEK (1nm)
Runway24
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCub Crafters CC11-100
Tail NumberN787AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge Hoover
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · None
Crew 2None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 11 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC