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April 2, 2022 · Fernandes Dale R Glasair II S-FT · N727DF
Saline Valley, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Saline Valley, CA
Aircraft
Fernandes Dale R Glasair II S-FT (1997)
Tail Number
N727DF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA141
The pilot reported that, while on final approach, he reduced airspeed which resulted in a higher angle of attack and blocking his visibility of the approach threshold. The glide path steepened, and the airplane touched down short of the airstrip. The right main landing gear collided with a rock and sheared off. Shortly thereafter, the left main landing gear sheared off and the airplane slid down the runway substantially damaging the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to establish a controlled descent rate during landing which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while on final approach, he reduced airspeed which resulted in a higher angle of attack and blocking his visibility of the approach threshold. The glide path steepened, and the airplane touched down short of the airstrip. The right main landing gear collided with a rock and sheared off. Shortly thereafter, the left main landing gear sheared off and the airplane slid down the runway substantially damaging the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportSaline Valley Warm Springs Air (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1350 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFernandes Dale R Glasair II S-FT
Tail NumberN727DF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360-B1E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 30 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time11:56
Weather SourceWFAC