N149CZ

Substantial
None

DAVIS DANIEL T COZYS/N: 178

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 15, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA085
Location
Monte Vista, CO
Event ID
20081211X04849
Coordinates
37.523612, -106.040832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
N149CZ
Make
DAVIS DANIEL T
Serial Number
178
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
COZYDA2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAUSER HARLAND J
Address
8477 S COUNTY ROAD 2 E
Status
Deregistered
City
MONTE VISTA
State / Zip Code
CO 81144-9557
Country
United States

Analysis

The certified flight instructor was giving instruction to a commercial rated pilot in a single-engine experimental airplane that the commercial pilot had never flown before. On the second landing, the commercial pilot failed to lower the nose wheel in a timely manner onto the ground and the airplane became airborne. The airplane veered to the right in a 20 degree bank before the instructor was able to take the controls and level the wings. The airplane touched down a second time and traveled off the runway in the dirt before the nose gear separated and the airplane struck a berm. The commercial pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane or engine.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA085