Pilot Debrief

CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC PITTS S-2S near Grain Valley, MO — 2012-11-24

Final reportCEN13CA077
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Date
2012-11-24
Location
Grain Valley, MO, USA
Airport
3GV
Aircraft
CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC PITTS S-2S
Registration
N15PU
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which led to a bounced landing and subsequent loss of control.

NTSB narrative

As the pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he applied aft control stick to "pin the tail" on the runway. The airplane bounced off the runway surface, veered to the right, and the pilot attempted to abort the landing. During the aborted landing attempt, the left wing struck the terrain. Subsequently, the main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded back onto the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lower wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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