AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802
Fort Hunter Liggett, CA — October 21, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 21, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA023 |
| Event ID | 20101022X05459 |
| Location | Fort Hunter Liggett, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.97139, -121.20528 |
| Airport | Schoonover Strip (Private) |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-802 |
| 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 misjudged glide path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was conducting a short-field landing demonstration on a dirt airstrip. During the landing approach, the tailwheel impacted a berm of dirt located at the approach end of the airstrip. The nose pitched down and the propeller struck the runway, followed by the main landing gear. The airplane then bounced back into the air, the pilot added power, and the airplane skidded to the left. The right main landing gear and tailwheel separated during the impact sequence. The pilot indicated that he should have landed farther down the airstrip. No mechanical anomalies were reported.
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.