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September 12, 2018 · Aviat A1 B · N868X
Bentonville, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bentonville, AR
Aircraft
Aviat A1 B (2006)
Tail Number
N868X
Operator
Summit Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA549
The pilot reported that, during landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced. The airplane then bounced again twice and veered left of the centerline, and he applied "stick back" to pin the tail down. He then applied full throttle to go around but did not relieve the back pressure on the stick. Subsequently, the airplane pitched up in a "very high" angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and subsequent impact with the ground. 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.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around after the airplane bounced, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced. The airplane then bounced two additional times and veered left of the centerline, and he applied "stick back" to pin the tail down. He then applied full throttle to go around, but did not relieve the back pressure on the stick. Subsequently, the airplane pitched up in a "very high" angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin, and the airplane impacted the ground. 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBentonville Muni/Louise M Thad (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4426 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A1 B
Tail NumberN868X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSummit Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC