Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 14, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA256
Location
South St Paul, MN
Event ID
20160523X82630
Coordinates
44.852500, -93.030830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's excessive nose high pitch attitude, which resulted in a tail strike during the landing flare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PUDIL ZACHARY THOMAS
Address
1400 FELIX ST
City
WEST ST PAUL
State / Zip Code
MN 55118-3206
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing flare the airplane impacted the ground in a slight nose high pitch attitude, which resulted in a tail strike. The pilot further reported that he taxied to the ramp area without further incident.
A postaccident examination by the pilot revealed substantial damage to the rudder.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA256