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May 30, 2016 · G Elwin Halvorsen PA18WB/L21-180 NO Series · N45EH
Gerlach, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gerlach, NV
Aircraft
G Elwin Halvorsen PA18WB/L21-180 NO Series (2014)
Tail Number
N45EH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA282
According to the pilot, prior to landing on a dry lake bed, he made one low pass to assess the area where he intended to land. He reported that upon touch down, the wheels broke through the hard layer of the landing surface and there was mud underneath. The main landing gear wheels dug into the mud and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions during the flight with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Soft surface-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, prior to landing on a dry lake bed, he made one low pass to assess the area where he intended to land. He reported that upon touch down, the wheels broke through the hard layer of the landing surface and there was mud underneath. The main landing gear wheels dug into the mud and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions during the flight with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportBlack Rock City (0nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftG Elwin Halvorsen PA18WB/L21-180 NO Series
Tail NumberN45EH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC