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October 26, 2021 · Hall Terrence / Hall Cathie Cruzer CH-750 · N816ZH
Benton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 26, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Benton, IL
Aircraft
Hall Terrence / Hall Cathie Cruzer CH-750 (2018)
Tail Number
N816ZH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA020
The pilot reported that during landing following a local test flight of the amateur-built airplane, the airplane landed hard on the nose landing gear causing it to separate from the airplane. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway and came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage, cabin floor, and aft cabin bulkhead. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot also reported the final approach was stable and was aware that the airplane’s nose tended to drop without minimal engine power at landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing following a local test flight of the amateur-built airplane, the airplane landed hard on the nose landing gear causing it to separate from the airplane. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway and came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage, cabin floor, and aft cabin bulkhead. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot also reported the final approach was stable and was aware that the airplane’s nose tended to drop without minimal engine power at landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBenton Municipal (1nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHall Terrence / Hall Cathie Cruzer CH-750
Tail NumberN816ZH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsViking · 130 · Reciprocating · 130
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC