ROBIDOUX LIONEL WITTMAN W 10
Hobart, IN — December 30, 2012
Event Information
| Date | December 30, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA120 |
| Event ID | 20130102X24850 |
| Location | Hobart, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.55250, -87.25750 |
| Airport | Hobart Sky Ranch Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBIDOUX LIONEL |
| Model | WITTMAN W 10 |
| 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 adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane’s airspeed was about 20 mph slower than normal when he turned on final approach. After clearing obstructions at the end of the runway the pilot started to flare for a landing when the airplane suddenly dropped and impacted the runway surface. The hard landing partially collapsed the left main landing gear and resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures associated with the airplane prior to the accident and noted that the accident could have been prevented if he had maintained a safe airspeed.
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.