N814HK

Substantial
None

EMBRAER EMB-145LRS/N: 145046

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 14, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA215
Location
St. Louis, MO
Event ID
20081003X17330
Coordinates
38.738609, -90.339447
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
36
Total Aboard
36

Probable Cause and Findings

The flying pilot's excessive angle of attack during the landing flare resulting in abnormal runway contact.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N814HK
Make
EMBRAER
Serial Number
145046
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
EMB-145LRE145
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

While en route to the destination airport, the first officer (FO) warned that his flaps 45 degrees landings are "a little extreme." The FO continues by stating that the landings are "a little non-standard, but it’s way more fun." The flight data recorder (FDR) showed an increase in the airplane's pitch angle at approximately 34 feet above ground level. The landing flare continued to increase to approximately 13 degrees of pitch angle with a corresponding angle of attack of 17 degrees. The airplane's stick shaker/stall warning system activated seconds before the landing, during which the airplane's tail section contacted the runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA215