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January 30, 2016 · American Legend Aircraft AL11C 100 NO Series · N24184
Las Animas, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Las Animas, CO
Aircraft
American Legend Aircraft AL11C 100 NO Series (2006)
Tail Number
N24184
Operator
Banister Bill
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA115
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he made an approach to his private sod airstrip after observing rain showers in days previous. The pilot reported that as the main wheels made contact with the surface the airplane immediately nosed over. A photograph taken following the accident and provided by the operator showed that the runway was water saturated and muddy. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings' lift struts and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he made an approach to his private sod airstrip after observing rain showers in days previous. The pilot reported that as the main wheels made contact with the surface the airplane immediately nosed over. A photograph taken following the accident and provided by the operator showed that the runway was water saturated and muddy. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings' lift struts and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Legend Aircraft AL11C 100 NO Series
Tail NumberN24184
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBanister Bill
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A66B · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 88 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 25 C
Altimeter29.51 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC