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March 18, 2015 · Lanshe Aerospace LAKE 250 · N99HB

Fernandina Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Fernandina Beach, FL
Aircraft
Lanshe Aerospace LAKE 250 (2004)
Tail Number
N99HB
Operator
Christine C Mouterde
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15LA161

Several witnesses reported that, during a second landing attempt, the airplane touched down more than halfway down the 5,152-ft-long runway and then bounced several times before coming to rest near the end of the runway. The pilot reported to a first responder that the airplane encountered windshear during the approach, and the recorded weather at an airport located about 14 miles south of the accident site about the time of the accident included wind at 11 knots gusting to 19 knots. The first responder observed that the landing gear was in the retracted position. Examination of the airplane revealed that the landing gear handle was in the "up" position and that the landing gear was retracted. During recovery, the landing gear was extended normally, and no anomalies were observed with the landing gear system. The pilot had not flown for about 5 months before the accident; however, she had flown about 6 hours during the day of the accident and had conducted one prior uneventful landing during a fuel stop.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Full Narrative

On March 18, 2015, about 1900 eastern daylight time, a Lanshe Aerospace Lake 250, N99HB, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged while landing at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (FHB), Fernandina Beach, Florida. The private pilot was seriously injured. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight that originated from Georgetown County Airport (GGE), Georgetown, South Carolina, about 1700.Earlier during the day, the pilot flew the airplane uneventfully from South Jersey Regional Airport (VAY), Mount Holly, New Jersey, to GGE, where it was refueled. Several witnesses at FHB reported that the airplane performed a go-around during its first approach, which was to runway 4. During the second attempt, the airplane approached runway 13, a 5,152-foot-long asphalt runway. The airplane touched down more than halfway down runway 13 and bounced several times, before coming to rest near the end of the runway. The pilot reported to a responding law enforcement officer that the airplane encountered windshear during the approach. The responding officer also observed that the landing gear was in the retracted position. Due to her injuries, the pilot was unable to complete the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report. Review of the pilot's logbook revealed that she had accumulated a total flight experience of approximately 710 hours, of which, about 110 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. Prior to the day of the accident, the pilot's most recent flight was October 12, 2014, in the accident airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the landing gear handle was in the "UP" position and the landing gear was retracted. The inspector also noted substantial damage to the lower fuselage. During recovery, a mechanic extended the landing gear normally and noted that the system appeared fully functional. The recorded weather at an airport located about 14 miles south of the accident site, at 1852, included wind from 360 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 19 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFernandina Beach Municipal (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5152 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLanshe Aerospace LAKE 250
Tail NumberN99HB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristine C Mouterde
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 270
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 59
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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