Casualties unknown

Aircraft Wing Drag Incident During Landing in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (N29958)

Englewood, CO, US

On May 30, 1983, a Douglas DC-3C (registration N29958) operated by Kimber Air, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft dragged its right wing during landing after stalling about 5 feet above ground level. The flight crew was unaware until a passenger reported sparks. The co-pilot had taken control during the transition from instrument to visual flight.

Incident Overview

An aircraft experienced a wing drag event during landing in instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot had broken out of clouds misaligned with the runway. As airspeed decayed during the transition from instrument flight rules to visual flight rules, the co-pilot took control of the aircraft, believing he could see the runway better.

Sequence of Events

While lowering the nose and correcting the aircraft for landing, the aircraft stalled approximately 5 feet above ground level. Consequently, the right wing dragged along the runway surface. Despite the wing strike, the aircraft landed on the runway centerline and rolled out normally.

Crew Actions and Aftermath

The flight crew remained unaware of the wing drag until a passenger inquired about sparks emanating from the right wing. The co-pilot stated that he thought the situation would have worsened had he not taken control when he did.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42946. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.