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August 3, 2014 · Great Lakes 2T 1A 2 2 · N80AM
Frankfort, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Frankfort, MI
Aircraft
Great Lakes 2T 1A 2 2 (1980)
Tail Number
N80AM
Operator
Private Individual
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA428
The pilot maneuvered the airplane to land on runway 33 at the destination airport. Wind was from 230 at 9 knots gusting to 15 knots. During the landing flare, the airplane landed hard and bounced. The nose of the airplane shifted 30 degrees from the runway heading so the pilot applied full power to perform a go-around. The left wing dropped and collided with terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not have recent experience in his tail wheel airplane. In addition, the pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of recent tail wheel landing experience.
Full Narrative
The pilot maneuvered the airplane to land on runway 33 at the destination airport. Wind was from 230 at 9 knots gusting to 15 knots. During the landing flare, the airplane landed hard and bounced. The nose of the airplane shifted 30 degrees from the runway heading so the pilot applied full power to perform a go-around. The left wing dropped and collided with terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not have recent experience in his tail wheel airplane. In addition, the pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFrankfort Dow Memorial Field (0nm SE)
Runway33
Runway Length4050 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGreat Lakes 2T 1A 2 2
Tail NumberN80AM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrivate Individual
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC