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February 27, 2015 · Arnold Zodiac CH 650 NO Series · N715AK

Greeley, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Greeley, CO
Aircraft
Arnold Zodiac CH 650 NO Series (2012)
Tail Number
N715AK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA159

The pilot had recently purchased the experimental amateur-built airplane. He was flying with a flight instructor to gain flight experience in the airplane. The pilot reported that he had made a normal left hand pattern and approach to the runway. During the flare, he attempted to maneuver the airplane to the right using aileron and right rudder inputs. The pilot said that the rudder would not move and he focused on the rudder problem. The airplane rolled out on the runway in a "sideways motion," the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down on the runway. After exiting the airplane, the pilot and instructor observed an auxiliary electrical plug had lodged behind the right rudder pedal and had jammed it. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions. The flight instructor's safety recommendation, in part, stated, "This could have been prevented by stowing all movable items before and during flight to keep them away from the flight controls."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot was unable to maintain directional control during the landing due to the foreign object that lodged behind the rudder.

Full Narrative

The pilot had recently purchased the experimental amateur-built airplane. He was flying with a flight instructor to gain flight experience in the airplane. The pilot reported that he had made a normal left hand pattern and approach to the runway. During the flare, he attempted to maneuver the airplane to the right using aileron and right rudder inputs. The pilot said that the rudder would not move and he focused on the rudder problem. The airplane rolled out on the runway in a "sideways motion," the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down on the runway. After exiting the airplane, the pilot and instructor observed an auxiliary electrical plug had lodged behind the right rudder pedal and had jammed it. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions. The flight instructor's safety recommendation, in part, stated, "This could have been prevented by stowing all movable items before and during flight to keep them away from the flight controls."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportGreeley-Weld County (0nm NW)
Runway10
Runway Length5801 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftArnold Zodiac CH 650 NO Series
Tail NumberN715AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Sprt · None
Crew 2Age 62 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 7 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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