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August 1, 2014 · Aviat Aircraft Husky A1B · N776BC
Steamboat Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Steamboat Springs, CO
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft Husky A1B (2000)
Tail Number
N776BC
Operator
Hoot Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA460
According to the FAA Certificated flight instructor, he was instructing the student rated pilot on a mountain flying technique known as "popping the flaps" in order to aid in gaining altitude during short field takeoffs. He stated that shortly after rotation, the student reached down to pop the flaps and inadvertently leaned on the yoke, causing the airplane to descend, strike the ground and loop to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student rated pilot's inadvertent flight control input resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the right wing.
Full Narrative
According to the FAA Certificated flight instructor, he was instructing the student rated pilot on a mountain flying technique known as "popping the flaps" in order to aid in gaining altitude during short field takeoffs. He stated that shortly after rotation, the student reached down to pop the flaps and inadvertently leaned on the yoke, causing the airplane to descend, strike the ground and loop to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft Husky A1B
Tail NumberN776BC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoot Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-CIG · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time19:14
Weather SourceWFAC