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August 27, 2014 · Bertagna John JUST Highlander NO Series · N61148
Birdsboro, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Birdsboro, PA
Aircraft
Bertagna John JUST Highlander NO Series (2014)
Tail Number
N61148
Operator
Bertagna John
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA14CA410
According to the pilot, he taxied to the active runway for takeoff. The takeoff was normal and he turned downwind for a practice landing. During the landing flare the airplane "bounced," and power was added in an attempt to perform a go-around. The airplane "stalled" and impacted the runway resulting in a post-crash fire that destroyed the airplane. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he taxied to the active runway for takeoff. The takeoff was normal and he turned downwind for a practice landing. During the landing flare the airplane "bounced," and power was added in an attempt to perform a go-around. The airplane "stalled" and impacted the runway resulting in a post-crash fire that destroyed the airplane. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBert'S Airport (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2264 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBertagna John JUST Highlander NO Series
Tail NumberN61148
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBertagna John
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC