PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER
Midland, MI — May 23, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 23, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA191 |
| Event ID | 20200523X85349 |
| Location | Midland, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.66306, -84.26139 |
| Airport | Jack Barstow |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIETENPOL |
| Model | AIRCAMPER |
| 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 loss of control during an aborted landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane "bounced twice" as he was attempting to land on the asphalt runway. He decided to execute a go-around and applied full engine power. However, the airplane "did not lift out of ground effect" and a wheel "caught the grass" causing a ground loop. The pilot noted that the accident might have been prevented by leveling off to allow the airspeed to increase before attempting to climb. He reported a variable wind at 10 knots with gusts to 15 knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing.
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.