Casualties unknown

2006-09-10: Flight Design CTSW (N126CT) — Tunkhannock, PA

Tunkhannock, PA, US

On September 10, 2006, a Flight Design CTSW (registration N126CT) was involved in an aviation accident near Tunkhannock, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During landing on runway 01, the airplane bounced. The pilot aborted the landing and added full power, pulling into a nose-high attitude. The airplane stalled, rolled left, and impacted the ground. The pilot had 4 hours in make and model.

Incident Summary

The incident occurred during a landing attempt on runway 01. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced. The pilot decided to abort the landing and added full power. The pilot then pulled the airplane into a nose-high attitude. A witness estimated the pitch angle to be about 35 degrees. Subsequently, the airplane stalled, rolled to the left, and impacted the ground.

Pilot Background

The pilot reported having a total of 4 hours of experience in the make and model of the airplane involved. The pilot also indicated that there were no deficiencies noted in the performance or handling of the airplane during the flight.

Observations

A witness on the ground observed the maneuver and provided an estimate of the aircraft's pitch-up attitude as approximately 35 degrees.

Additional Details

The pilot performed a go-around following the bounce. The actions leading to the stall and ground impact are described in the source as the pilot having "pulled it up into a nose-high attitude, stalled, rolled left, and impacted the ground." No other details regarding the aircraft, location, or time are available from the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060925X01390. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.