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April 8, 2016 · Tl Ultralight Sro TL-3000 Sirius NO Series · N726T
South St. Paul, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
South St. Paul, MN
Aircraft
Tl Ultralight Sro TL-3000 Sirius NO Series (2013)
Tail Number
N726T
Operator
Air Associates of Missouri
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA189
The pilot reported that he encountered gusty wind conditions and a "sudden low level wind shear" during the landing flare and touched down hard. During the landing roll, the pilot noticed that he could not steer the airplane to the left, but he was able to stop the airplane on the runway. During a postaccident inspection, evidence of a propeller strike was also observed. The firewall was substantially damaged. An automated weather observing system, about the time of the accident, at the accident airport reported the wind 330 degrees true at 16 knots gusting to 28 knots. The pilot reported that he landed on runway 34. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper landing flare in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he encountered gusty wind conditions and a "sudden low level wind shear" during the landing flare and touched down hard. During the landing roll, the pilot noticed that he could not steer the airplane to the left, but he was able to stop the airplane on the runway. During a postaccident inspection, evidence of a propeller strike was also observed. The firewall was substantially damaged. An automated weather observing system, about the time of the accident, at the accident airport reported the wind 330 degrees true at 16 knots gusting to 28 knots. The pilot reported that he landed on runway 34. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSouth St Paul Muni-Richard E F (0nm NNW)
Runway34
Runway Length4002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTl Ultralight Sro TL-3000 Sirius NO Series
Tail NumberN726T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Associates of Missouri
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 16 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time21:32
Weather SourceWFAC