BRUMBAUGH DAVID R DRB RAIDER
Laramie, WY — July 18, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA433 |
| Event ID | 20190718X21037 |
| Location | Laramie, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.31194, -105.67500 |
| Airport | Laramie Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BRUMBAUGH DAVID R |
| Model | DRB RAIDER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on a grass runway and, "about 10 feet AGL my plane dropped and fast." The airplane touched down hard on the runway and skidded to a stop.
The pilot further reported that, he was conducting a test flight and added an additional 90 pounds to the back seat.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 5 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 21.
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.