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April 30, 2017 · North Wing Uum Sport X2-N NO Series · N366DN

Boulder City, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Boulder City, NV
Aircraft
North Wing Uum Sport X2-N NO Series (2008)
Tail Number
N366DN
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA250

The student pilot of the weight-shift-control aircraft reported that, while practicing touch-and-go landings on a dried lake bed, the flight instructor was controlling the throttle inputs, and she "controlled the wing." She added that, just before the accident, she observed three dust devils to the east and that, during a final pass near the north end of the lake bed, they came upon "strong localized turbulence." The aircraft impacted the ground and rolled to the left. The flight instructor reported that, during the turbulence encounter "about 4-6 ft" above the ground, the "wing stalled," which resulted in a "hard nose wheel landing." The weight-shift-control aircraft sustained substantial damage to both wings. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the weigh-shift-control aircraft that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor reported that the wind was light and variable and that the temperature was 70°F at the accident location. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located about 6 miles northeast of the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was calm, and the temperature was 64°F.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s exceedance of the weight-shift-control aircraft’s critical angle of attack and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain the proper airspeed after encountering localized turbulence during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The student pilot of the weight-shift-control aircraft reported that while practicing touch-and-go landings on a dried lake bed, the flight instructor was controlling the throttle inputs and she "controlled the wing". She added that just before the accident, she observed three dust devils to the east and during a final pass near the north end of the lake bed, they came upon "strong localized turbulence". The aircraft impacted the ground and rolled to the left. The flight instructor reported that during the turbulence encounter "about 4-6 ft" above the ground, the "wing stalled" which resulted in a "hard nose wheel landing". The weight-shift-control aircraft sustained substantial damage to both wings. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the weigh-shift-control aircraft that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor reported the wind was light and variable, and the temperature was 70°F at the accident location. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located about 6 miles northeast of the accident site reported that about the time of the accident the wind was calm and the temperature was 64°F.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth Wing Uum Sport X2-N NO Series
Tail NumberN366DN
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 UL · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Sprt · Minor
Crew 2Age 61 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 16 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data