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December 26, 2020 · Quad City Aircraft Challenger II · N895BT
Waldron, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Waldron, MO
Aircraft
Quad City Aircraft Challenger II
Tail Number
N895BT
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA098
The pilot reported that during a high-speed taxi test, the airplane became unexpectedly airborne. He lowered the nose to get back on the ground and the nose landing gear struck the ground and came through the floor of the airplane. The airplane bounced back into the air, came back down to the left, and struck the ground again. The fuselage and the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot sustained a broken leg.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare during the rejected takeoff that resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a high-speed taxi test, the airplane became unexpectedly airborne. He lowered the nose to get back on the ground and the nose landing gear struck the ground and came through the floor of the airplane. The airplane bounced back into the air, came back down to the left, and struck the ground again. The fuselage and the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot sustained a broken leg.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CST
Nearest AirportNoah'S Ark (0nm E)
Runway15/3
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuad City Aircraft Challenger II
Tail NumberN895BT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · Unk · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 28 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time12:00