EMBRAER EMB-145LR
St. Louis, MO — August 14, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 14, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA215 |
| Event ID | 20081003X17330 |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.73861, -90.33945 |
| Airport | St. Louis International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EMBRAER |
| Model | EMB-145LR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 36 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flying pilot's excessive angle of attack during the landing flare resulting in abnormal runway contact.
Full Narrative
While en route to the destination airport, the first officer (FO) warned that his flaps 45 degrees landings are "a little extreme." The FO continues by stating that the landings are "a little non-standard, but it’s way more fun." The flight data recorder (FDR) showed an increase in the airplane's pitch angle at approximately 34 feet above ground level. The landing flare continued to increase to approximately 13 degrees of pitch angle with a corresponding angle of attack of 17 degrees. The airplane's stick shaker/stall warning system activated seconds before the landing, during which the airplane's tail section contacted the runway.
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.