SCHUPP EDWARD W SKY RANGER II
San Manuel, AZ — March 7, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 7, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA003 |
| Event ID | 20150309X25509 |
| Location | San Manuel, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.63972, -110.65278 |
| Airport | SAN MANUEL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHUPP EDWARD W |
| Model | SKY RANGER II |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing a no flap landing. About 5 feet over the runway, the pilot attempted to center the airplane over the center line but input too much rudder, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and then departed the runway to the left. The nose gear and left main landing gear separated from the fuselage; subsequently the left and right fuselage stringers sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.