ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294895
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| Date: | Saturday 27 December 2003 |
| Time: | 11:05 LT |
| Type: |  Socata TB21 |
| Owner/operator: | Willis Aviation Resources LLC |
| Registration: | N1879S |
| MSN: | 1879 |
| Engine model: | Avco Lycoming TIO-540-AB1AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Spruce Pine, North Carolina -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gallatin, TN (M33) |
| Spruce Pine, NC (7A8) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated he entered left traffic for runway 34, and he noticed a reduction in airspeed as the airplane crossed over a hill. He increased power and the airplane developed an excessive sink rate. The pilot added power; the airplane touched down on the runway, and bounced back into the air. The airplane touched down again and went off the left side of the runway, down an embankment, and the left wing collided with a tree. Witnesses located on the airport who observed the accident stated the winds were one to three knots. Another witness located adjacent to the airport stated the winds were calm. The pilot stated he did not encounter any mechanical problems.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate flare, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and trees are a contributing factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL04LA059
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2022 15:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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