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November 2, 2019 · Cub Crafters CC11 100 · N718CC

Palmyra, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Palmyra, PA
Aircraft
Cub Crafters CC11 100 (2007)
Tail Number
N718CC
Operator
Hilltop Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA057

The pilot reported that, while on final approach, the airplane was a little high, so he extended a notch of flaps. The airplane touched down slightly faster than normal and then bounced. The pilot added power to maintain level flight, but a "strong and unexpected crosswind gust" pushed the airplane right of the runway. The pilot immediately initiated a go-around, but the airplane was headed toward a row of trees at the end of the runway. The pilot banked slightly to try and avoid the trees, but the right wing struck a tree, and the airplane descended and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain lateral control during a go-around, which resulted in impact with a tree.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, while on final approach, the airplane was a little high, so he extended a notch of flaps. The airplane touched down slightly faster than normal and the airplane bounced. The pilot added power to maintain level flight, but a "strong and unexpected crosswind gust" pushed the airplane to the right. He initiated a go-around, but the airplane drifted to the right towards a row of trees at the end of the runway. The pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane around these obstacles, but the right wing struck a tree, the airplane descended and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EDT
Nearest AirportReigle Field (0nm SSE)
Runway31
Runway Length1955 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCub Crafters CC11 100
Tail NumberN718CC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHilltop Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data