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July 5, 2015 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar SL · N163PH
Montgomery, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Montgomery, NY
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar SL (2008)
Tail Number
N163PH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA176
The pilot reported that during touchdown the airplane landed hard and bounced. The third time the airplane made contact with the runway it was in a nose down attitude. The nose landing gear and propeller made contact with runway and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper pitch control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during touchdown the airplane landed hard and bounced. The third time the airplane made contact with the runway it was in a nose down attitude. The nose landing gear and propeller made contact with runway and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOrange County (0nm SW)
Runway03
Runway Length5006 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar SL
Tail NumberN163PH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC