N515HS

Substantial
None

Slagle Thorp T-18S/N: S-505

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 11, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC08CA011
Location
Franklin, KY
Event ID
20071104X01722
Coordinates
36.711112, -86.635833
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N515HS
Make
SLAGLE
Serial Number
S-505
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
Thorp T-18

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RICHARDSON TERRY A
Address
262 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FRANKLIN
State / Zip Code
KY 42134
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot of the amateur built Thorp T-18, following an uneventful flight in the local area, he performed a low pass over the turf runway in order to check for deer. The approach and touchdown were normal, but during the landing roll, the airplane became airborne again after crossing a "bump" in the middle of the runway. The airplane contacted the ground again and the pilot "overbanked, which brought the prop into ground contact." The propeller dug into the ground, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in damage to the empennage and tail portion of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA011