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July 20, 2024 · Just Highlander JA20 · N707KM

Oshkosh, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Just Highlander JA20 (2024)
Tail Number
N707KM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA282

The pilot reported that when the airplane was on short final to land on a grass airstrip, close to the ground, the wing flaps retracted from 40° to 0° uncommanded, and the airplane started to sink. The pilot added engine power to arrest the descent; however, the airplane landed hard. The pilot taxied the airplane without further incident. A postlanding examination of the airframe revealed substantial damage to the fuselage on the right side. After the accident, the flaps were manipulated in and out of the fully extended flap position using the flap actuator handle. The flap controls were continuous and extended and retracted as designed. The flap actuator handle always remained secure in the detent. Investigators were unable to duplicate the uncommanded retraction of the flaps from 40° to 0°. There were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or related systems that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB Probable Cause

The reported uncommanded retraction of the flaps while on short final for unknown reasons, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

On July 20, 2024, about 1721 central daylight time, a Just Highlander airplane, N707KM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, she turned from the base leg to final to land on the grass runway. She reported that, when the airplane was on short final close to the ground, the wing flaps retracted from 40° to 0° uncommanded, and the airplane started to sink. The pilot added engine power to arrest the descent; however, the airplane landed hard. The pilot taxied the airplane without further incident. A postlanding examination of the airframe revealed substantial damage to the fuselage on the right side. After the accident, the flaps were manipulated in and out of the fully extended flap position using the flap actuator handle. The flap controls were continuous and extended and retracted as designed. The flap actuator handle always remained secure in the detent. Investigators were unable to duplicate the uncommanded retraction of the flaps from 40° to 0°. Flight control continuity was confirmed from the two flight control sticks in the cockpit to the respective aileron and elevator control surfaces. Continuity was confirmed from the rudder pedals aft to the rudder control surface. The passenger provided a video of the landing that was sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Division for review. The video was 1 minute and 29 seconds in length and showed a landing as described by the pilot. The video did not capture any aspect of the flap extension or retraction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:21 CDT
Nearest AirportWittman Rgnl (0nm ENE)
Runway33
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJust Highlander JA20
Tail NumberN707KM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 915 · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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