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April 19, 2020 · Lancair Super ES · N855SH
Merritt Island, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Merritt Island, FL
Aircraft
Lancair Super ES (2020)
Tail Number
N855SH
Operator
Sarah Henderson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA153
The pilot reported that, while on the final approach to land, the airplane may have been a little fast. When the airplane touched down on the runway, it porpoised, which resulted in the separation of the nose landing gear. The airplane then veered off the runway onto grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the airplane reported that, while on the final approach to land, the airplane may have been a little fast. When the airplane touched down on the runway it porpoised and resulted in separation of the nose gear. The airplane impacted the runway surface and veered off the runway onto the adjacent grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount. 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 Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMerritt Island (0nm NW)
Runway29
Runway Length3601 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLancair Super ES
Tail NumberN855SH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSarah Henderson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC