SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G 164
Cummings, ND — June 17, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA326 |
| Event ID | 20160623X65115 |
| Location | Cummings, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.48417, -97.07500 |
| Airport | DECK Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP |
| Model | G 164 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate rate of descent while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, short of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped turbine powered airplane reported that while landing, he reduced the power and there was an increased descent rate. The pilot added power but reported that the engine rpm did not have time to accelerate. The airplane touched down about 10 feet short of the runway in tall grass, the right main landing gear sheared off during the impact, the nose of the airplane dropped and the propeller impacted the ground. The airplane rotated to the left and came to a stop in a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to both the wings and their lift struts.
The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported as a safety recommendation, to allow plenty of runway space in case of a sudden increase in descent rate while landing.
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.