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June 14, 2023 · Quad City Challenger II · UNREG
Indianola, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Indianola, MS
Aircraft
Quad City Challenger II
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA427
According to the airport manager, the non-certificated pilot attempted to land the light sport airplane at night. The airplane was not equipped with a two-way radio to activate the airport’s pilot-controlled runway lights. The pilot’s first landing attempt resulted in a go-around. After the go-around, the pilot called and asked a friend to shine headlights from a vehicle to illuminate the runway. On the second landing attempt, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and the pilot attempted a go-around. During the go-around the airplane impacted a beanfield. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Experience/knowledge-Experience/qualifications-Qualification/certification-Pilot
Full Narrative
According to the airport manager, the non-certificated pilot attempted to land the light sport airplane at night. The airplane was not equipped with a two-way radio to activate the airport’s pilot-controlled runway lights. The pilot’s first landing attempt resulted in a go-around. After the go-around, the pilot called and asked a friend to shine headlights from a vehicle to illuminate the runway. On the second landing attempt, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and the pilot attempted a go-around. During the go-around the airplane impacted a beanfield. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:35 CDT
Nearest AirportIndianola Muni (0.1nm N)
Runway18/3
Runway Length7004 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuad City Challenger II
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC