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September 14, 2021 · American Legend Aircraft AL3 · N948FS
Andover Township, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Andover Township, NJ
Aircraft
American Legend Aircraft AL3 (2006)
Tail Number
N948FS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA375
The student pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a soft turf runway that had experienced heavy rainfall the evening before. Upon touchdown, about a third of the way down the runway, the airplane bounced slightly before settling onto the turf; the pilot applied the brakes during the landing roll, the airplane turned left, then immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wing struts and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Soft surface-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The student pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a soft turf runway that had experienced heavy rainfall the evening before. Upon touchdown, about a third of the way down the runway, the airplane bounced slightly before settling onto the turf; the pilot applied the brakes during the landing roll, the airplane turned left, then immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wing struts and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportAeroflex-Andover (0nm NNW)
Runway03/2
Runway Length1981 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Legend Aircraft AL3
Tail NumberN948FS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC