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March 7, 2020 · Cub Crafters CC11-160 100 · N78BK
Mack, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mack, CO
Aircraft
Cub Crafters CC11-160 100 (2012)
Tail Number
N78BK
Operator
Diamond M Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA116
According to the pilot, he was conducting an off-airport landing to a river sandbar when he noticed wires in his approach path. He pushed forward on the stick to lower the nose and avoid the wires; however, the airplane touched down in the river just short of the sand bar and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing strut. The pilot reported that the accident could have been avoided if he had reconnoitered the area for obstacles before beginning the approach. The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to reconnoiter the approach area in preparation for an off-airport landing on a sandbar, which necessitated an evasive maneuver to avoid wires and resulted in an unintentional landing in the river short of the sandbar and a subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was conducting an off-airport landing to a river sandbar when he noticed wires in his approach path. He pushed forward on the stick to lower the nose and avoid the wires; however, the airplane touched down in the river just short of the sand bar and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing strut. The pilot reported that the accident could have been avoided if he had reconnoitered the area for obstacles before beginning the approach.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCub Crafters CC11-160 100
Tail NumberN78BK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDiamond M Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCub Crafters · CC340 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 18 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC