# NTSB CEN10CA350: Aviat A-1B, N339C, Idabell, OK, June 26, 2010

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: June 26, 2010, 11:45 local (16:45 UTC)
- Place: Idabell, OK
- Coordinates: 33.909442, -94.859443 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.9094&lon=-94.8594&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 21, 2010
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Central Region
- Parties: FAA
- NTSB case key (mKey): 76458
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN10CA350
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/76458/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76458
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA350

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Aviat A-1B, 21 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2210406), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md)
- [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Aviat A-1B, 33 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2210406), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) (defining event); cases with it: [Aviat A-1B, 9 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=2210406), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md)
- [Approach-VFR go-around: Aerodynamic stall/spin](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241); cases with it: [Aviat A-1B, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md?model=2210406), [All aircraft, 1,529 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md)

## Analysis

While performing touch-and-go landings the pilot bounced a landing and started a go-around. The landing had turned the airplane 40 to 50 degrees to the left. As the pilot attempted the go-around the airplane continued left and the airplane stalled. The pilot stated that there was nothing wrong with the airplane prior to the accident.

## Factual narrative

While performing touch and go landings the pilot bounced a landing and started a go around. The landing had turned the airplane 40 to 50 degrees to the left. As the pilot attempted the go around the airplane continued left and the airplane stalled. The pilot stated there was nothing wrong with the airplane prior to the accident.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N339C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339C), registered now, S/N 2044, built 1999 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
- Registry model: [Aviat A-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-a-1b) (registry code 2210406) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-360-A1D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-360-a1d) (registry code 41504, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2044
- Airframe hours: 624
- Engines: Lycoming O-360-A1D 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Mccurtain County Abstract & Title Co LLC
- Registered owner: Mccurtain County Abstract & Title Co LLC
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 15, 2009
- Departed: 404, Idabell, OK
- Destination: 404, Idabell, OK
- Airport: 404, McCurtin County Regional Airpt, runway 20, 5,000 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; last flight review November 5, 2009; seat: front; flight hours: 2,500 total, 400 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20100626035289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100626035289A), Jun 26, 2010: Aviat Aircr A-1B, Idabel, OK, Substantial damage. Pilot had done 2-3 touch and goes. He had done an unsatisfactory touch down and decided to go around, added full power and started a turn out on a 31 degree c…

## Docket (1 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on July 27, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76458. 589 KB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 589 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40333734&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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