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August 6, 2018 · Walter C Smythe Tango XR · N454WS
Mansfield, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mansfield, OH
Aircraft
Walter C Smythe Tango XR (2015)
Tail Number
N454WS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA470
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced multiple times, so he added power to go around, but the left wing dropped, and the airplane "veered" left and dropped to the ground. The airplane touched down in the grass to the left of the runway, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced multiple times, he added power to go around, the left wing dropped, and the airplane "veered" left and dropped to the ground. The airplane touched down in the grass to the left of the runway, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGalion Muni (0nm NE)
Runway23
Runway Length3504 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWalter C Smythe Tango XR
Tail NumberN454WS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTitan · IOX370 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC