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August 25, 2018 · Yakovlev YAK 52 No Series · N3042W
East Stroudsburg, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
East Stroudsburg, PA
Aircraft
Yakovlev YAK 52 No Series (1982)
Tail Number
N3042W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA540
The pilot reported that, during landing, on short final, he decided to go around. He added that, during the go-around, the airplane "developed a severe vibration," so he made a precautionary landing with the gear retracted. The airplane slid, exited the runway, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the external longerons on the lower fuselage and engine mounts. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, on short final, he decided to go around. During the go-around, the airplane "developed a severe vibration" so he made a precautionary landing on runway 26 with the gear retracted. The airplane slid, exited the runway and impacted terrain. The inspector further reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the external longerons on the lower fuselage and engine mounts. The inspector added that, after his examination, he determined there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures to the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportStroudsburg-Pocono (0nm ESE)
Runway26
Runway Length3087 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftYakovlev YAK 52 No Series
Tail NumberN3042W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVegeneev · M14P · Reciprocating · 360
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC