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April 21, 2017 · Parlette Robert L Glastar NO Series · N661RP
Wenatchee, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Aircraft
Parlette Robert L Glastar NO Series (2006)
Tail Number
N661RP
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA240
The pilot of the tundra-tire-equipped, tailwheel airplane reported that the airplane landed hard and "bounced pretty good." He applied power to go around, but during the crosswind turn, a downdraft pushed the airplane to the ground. Subsequently, the airplane impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings. After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 15 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 170° at 7 knots, gusting to 16 knots. It is unknown which direction the airplane was landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to adequately compensate for gusting wind conditions during a go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tundra tire–equipped, tailwheel airplane reported that, the airplane landed hard and "bounced pretty good". He applied power to go-around, but during the crosswind turn, a downdraft pushed the airplane to the ground, and subsequently the airplane impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings. After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report as requested. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station, located on the airport, reported that about 15 minutes before the accident the wind was from 170° at 7 knots, gusting 16 knots. It's unknown which direction the airplane was landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 PDT
Nearest AirportPangborn Memorial (0nm SE)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftParlette Robert L Glastar NO Series
Tail NumberN661RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine DetailsSuperior · XP-360 · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 7 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC