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August 16, 2022 · Rans S20 · N578CR

Bountiful, UT

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bountiful, UT
Aircraft
Rans S20 (2021)
Tail Number
N578CR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA307

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, the airplane bounced during landing. He attempted to execute a go-around, but the airplane stalled and subsequently collided with the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during a go-around when the airplane stalled and collided with the ground.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, the airplane bounced during landing. He attempted to execute a go-around, but the airplane stalled and subsequently collided with the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSKYPARK (0nm E)
Runway35
Runway Length4634 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRans S20
Tail NumberN578CR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 ul · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data