SIERRA E5A Replica
Port Huron, MI — September 12, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 12, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA583 |
| Event ID | 20090914X51901 |
| Location | Port Huron, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.91083, -82.52861 |
| Airport | St. Clair County Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SIERRA |
| Model | E5A Replica |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he returned to the traffic pattern after a 45-minute flight in the amateur-built, World War I replica airplane. During the landing touchdown, the airplane bounced once and veered to the left. The pilot reported that “the aircraft traveled sideway for 50 – 75 feet.” The landing gear “folded” and the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that he had about 10 hours of flight time in the airplane, and that the airplane was a “delight to fly” but the landings were always “tricky.” The inspection of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of pre-impact failure or malfunction.
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.