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July 7, 2021 · Eslinger C W/Eslinger S M Cassutt · N8277S
Pryor, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pryor, OK
Aircraft
Eslinger C W/Eslinger S M Cassutt (1999)
Tail Number
N8277S
Operator
Eslinger Carl W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA311
The pilot reported that while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he flared high, and the airplane landed hard. The airplane subsequently veered off the right side of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported he should have added power and performed a go around.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s high flare and failure to execute a go-around which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he flared high, and the airplane landed hard. The airplane subsequently veered off the right side of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported he should have added power and performed a go around.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:22 CDT
Nearest AirportMid-America Industrial (0nm WNW)
Runway18/3
Runway Length4992 ft
Runway Width72 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEslinger C W/Eslinger S M Cassutt
Tail NumberN8277S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEslinger Carl W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 68 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time07:15
Weather SourceWFAC