CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT AS PIPER SPORT
Spartanburg, SC — September 11, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA297 |
| Event ID | 20151014X02315 |
| Location | Spartanburg, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.91945, -81.95250 |
| Airport | SPARTANBURG DOWNTOWN MEMORIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT AS |
| Model | PIPER SPORT |
| 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 pitch control during the landing which resulted in a bounced landing, and an aerodynamic stall during the attempted recovery.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced during the touchdown. He reported that the airplane aerodynamically stalled after he attempted to recover from the bounce and the propeller impacted the ground. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported there were 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.