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September 11, 2017 · Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser A · N4465F
Santa Ynez, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Ynez, CA
Aircraft
Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser A (2008)
Tail Number
N4465F
Operator
Santa Monica Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA538
The pilot reported that, during landing in gusting wind conditions, "there was a shift in wind speed and direction," and the airplane bounced and landed hard. The main landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the runway, and the airplane then exited the runway to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 230° at 11 knots. The airplane landed on runway 26.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing in gusting wind conditions, "there was a shift in wind speed and direction" and the airplane bounced and landed hard. The main landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the runway, and exited the runway to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that about 5 minutes after the accident the wind was from 230° at 11 knots. The airplane landed on runway 26.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Ynez (0nm NNE)
Runway26
Runway Length2803 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser A
Tail NumberN4465F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSanta Monica Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 98
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC