DORNIER DO 27 B5
Jackson Hole, WY — July 22, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 22, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA319 |
| Event ID | 20120723X12517 |
| Location | Jackson Hole, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.60722, -110.73778 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DORNIER |
| Model | DO 27 B5 |
| 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a cross-country flight he was unable to maintain a sufficient climb rate to clear the mountainous terrain, and he initiated an off airport precautionary landing to a nearby alpine meadow. When the airplane touched down, the left main landing gear collided with a large rock and collapsed. The airplane bounced and touched down a second time and slid approximately 150 feet to a stop. The airplane’s fuselage and under carriage sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal 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.