BAYER OSCAR STARDUSTER SA300

San Luis Obispo, CA — March 19, 2014

Event Information

DateMarch 19, 2014
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR14CA139
Event ID20140319X95657
LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.24278, -120.65111
AirportSAN LUIS COUNTY RGNL
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBAYER OSCAR
ModelSTARDUSTER SA300
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane, it bounced once, and as the airplane main landing gear made contact with the runway, the right landing gear strut collapsed. The pilot lost directional control and the airplane ground looped. The fuselage and right wing sustained substantial damaged.

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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