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June 17, 2016 · Schweizer Aircraft G 164 B · N36333

Cummings, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cummings, ND
Aircraft
Schweizer Aircraft G 164 B (1986)
Tail Number
N36333
Operator
Sky Tractor
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA326

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped turbine powered airplane reported that while landing, he reduced the power and there was an increased descent rate. The pilot added power but reported that the engine rpm did not have time to accelerate. The airplane touched down about 10 feet short of the runway in tall grass, the right main landing gear sheared off during the impact, the nose of the airplane dropped and the propeller impacted the ground. The airplane rotated to the left and came to a stop in a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to both the wings and their lift struts. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported as a safety recommendation, to allow plenty of runway space in case of a sudden increase in descent rate while landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate rate of descent while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, short of the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped turbine powered airplane reported that while landing, he reduced the power and there was an increased descent rate. The pilot added power but reported that the engine rpm did not have time to accelerate. The airplane touched down about 10 feet short of the runway in tall grass, the right main landing gear sheared off during the impact, the nose of the airplane dropped and the propeller impacted the ground. The airplane rotated to the left and came to a stop in a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to both the wings and their lift struts. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported as a safety recommendation, to allow plenty of runway space in case of a sudden increase in descent rate while landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDeck Airport (0nm SSW)
Runway34
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer Aircraft G 164 B
Tail NumberN36333
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Tractor
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsWalter · M601-E11 · Turboprop · 560
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data