SIMMONS NOEL SDL
Naches, WA — August 23, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA452 |
| Event ID | 20160829X32835 |
| Location | Naches, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.73111, -120.69945 |
| Airport | TIETON STATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SIMMONS NOEL |
| Model | SDL |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he made an approach to a dirt runway. The pilot reported that the airplane bounced during the touch down, and when it settled back to the runway the airplane's heading was not aligned with the runway heading. He recalled the airplane ground looped to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground. The left wing ribs and aileron sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.
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.