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September 11, 2015 · Czech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport NO Series · N442DD
Spartanburg, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Spartanburg, SC
Aircraft
Czech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport NO Series (2010)
Tail Number
N442DD
Operator
Flightlease
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA297
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced during the touchdown. He reported that the airplane aerodynamically stalled after he attempted to recover from the bounce and the propeller impacted the ground. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing which resulted in a bounced landing, and an aerodynamic stall during the attempted recovery.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced during the touchdown. He reported that the airplane aerodynamically stalled after he attempted to recover from the bounce and the propeller impacted the ground. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSpartanburg Downtown Memorial (0nm NE)
Runway23
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCzech Sport Aircraft As Piper Sport NO Series
Tail NumberN442DD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlightlease
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912-ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC