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July 6, 2016 · Boyd Kenneth C RANS S-19 · N39KB
Ephraim, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ephraim, WI
Aircraft
Boyd Kenneth C RANS S-19 (2012)
Tail Number
N39KB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN16CA258
The pilot was flying the airplane from the right seat which he was not experienced in doing. He reported the approach was unstabilized, but he continued the landing resulting in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. In addition, the pilot did not have access to the pitch trim control which was located on the left seat yoke which most likely contributed to the unstabilized approach.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to continue the landing from an unstabilized approach which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying the airplane from the right seat as he practiced touch and go landings. He reported he had difficulty maintaining a stabilized approach, but elected to continue with the landing. The airplane porpoised during the landing, and the nose gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and carry-through wing spar. The pilot stated he was not very experienced in flying from the right seat and he did not have access to the pitch trim which was located on the left seat yoke. In addition, the he stated he should have performed a go-around instead of continuing the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportEphraim-Gibraltar (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2697 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoyd Kenneth C RANS S-19
Tail NumberN39KB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC