On September 7, 2005, an Aviat A-1B (registration N477DK) was involved in an aviation accident near Sheridan, WY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a touch-and-go, a pilot intentionally landed long to shorten taxi, lost directional control, attempted to fly out, stalled at 30 ft AGL, and impacted terrain.
Introduction
An accident occurred during a touch-and-go maneuver when the pilot intentionally landed long on the runway. The pilot reported the decision was made to facilitate a shorter taxi distance after landing.
Sequence of Events
After touching down, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. In response, the pilot attempted to "fly out of it" by increasing engine throttle and pulling the airplane up out of ground effect. The maneuver led to an aerodynamic stall at approximately 30 feet above ground level. The airplane then descended and impacted the terrain in a nose-low attitude.
Conditions
At the time of the accident, the pilot estimated the wind from 330 degrees at 5 knots. No mechanical anomalies with the airplane were noted during the flight.
What happened in the 7 Sept 2005 Aviat A-1B accident near Sheridan, WY?
During a touch-and-go, a pilot intentionally landed long to shorten taxi, lost directional control, attempted to fly out, stalled at 30 ft AGL, and impacted terrain.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Sept 2005 involved an Aviat A-1B, registration N477DK, at Sheridan, WY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
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