Pilot Debrief

Stump Davis near Seguin, TX — 2010-03-10

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Date
2010-03-10
Location
Seguin, TX, USA
Airport
E70
Aircraft
Stump Davis
Registration
N4384N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and noseover during a downwind landing.

NTSB narrative

A witness said the winds were calm when the pilot departed. Approximately 45 minutes later, he saw the airplane return and make a low pass and land on runway 17. He estimated the wind to be 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots. He saw the airplane bounce 3 times, then "wing over" into the grass and nose over. The pilot attributed the accident to his lack of "situational awareness," and a downwind takeoff and landing.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot failed to recognize wind direction before landing attempts.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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