CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC PITTS S-2S
Grain Valley, MO — November 24, 2012
Event Information
| Date | November 24, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA077 |
| Event ID | 20121128X62637 |
| Location | Grain Valley, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.01445, -94.21472 |
| Airport | East Kansas City Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC |
| Model | PITTS S-2S |
| 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 improper landing flare, which led to a bounced landing and subsequent loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane, and he applied aft control stick to "pin the tail" on the runway. The airplane bounced off the runway surface, veered to the right, and the pilot attempted to abort the landing. During the aborted landing, the left wing struck the terrain. Subsequently, the main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded back onto the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left lower wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.