On July 24, 2004, an Aviat A-1B (registration N991C) operated by Gary E. Matton was involved in an aviation accident near Driggs, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. A factor was the fence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an attempt to land on a grass strip adjacent to Runway 21, the aircraft experienced multiple bounces. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the plane yawed significantly before striking a fence and nosing over.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was attempting to land on a grass strip that borders Runway 21. During the approach and touchdown phase, the airplane bounced five or six times consecutively. In response to the unstable landing, the pilot attempted to execute a go-around by applying full power.
Shortly after adding power, the aircraft yawed sharply to the right, with the yaw angle estimated between 30 and 40 degrees. The plane subsequently impacted a fence and nosed over. Following the accident, the rudder and both wings sustained substantial damage.