# NTSB GAA16CA145: Aeropro CZ A220, N841S, Canton, TX, March 5, 2016 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: March 5, 2016, 16:00 local (22:00 UTC) - Place: Canton, TX - Coordinates: 32.615554, -95.868057 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.6156&lon=-95.8681&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 3, 2016 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: North Texas FSDO (FAA) - NTSB case key (mKey): 92819 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA16CA145 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/92819/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=92819 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA145 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with trees. ## 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: [Aeropro CZ A220, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=060006W), [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: [Aeropro CZ A220, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=060006W), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Wind: gusts](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Ability to respond/compensate; cases with it: [Aeropro CZ A220, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md?model=060006W), [All aircraft, 1,199 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/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: Other weather encounter](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400); cases with it: [Aeropro CZ A220, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?model=060006W), [All aircraft, 1,127 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Aeropro CZ A220, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=060006W), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Aeropro CZ A220, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=060006W), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Aeropro CZ A220, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=060006W), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Aeropro CZ A220, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=060006W), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he encountered a gust of wind during the landing flare and bounced on the touchdown. During the landing roll, the airplane began moving to the left and the pilot applied power to go-around. Subsequently, the airplane continued to the left during the aborted landing, departed the runway, and impacted trees that were located about 115 feet to the left of the runway. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he encountered a gust of wind during the landing flare and bounced on the touchdown. During the landing roll, the airplane began moving to the left and the pilot applied power to go-around. Subsequently, the airplane continued to the left during the aborted landing, departed the runway, and impacted trees that were located about 115 feet to the left of the runway. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N841S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N841S-2018-08-10), registration cancelled 2018-08-10, S/N 435 14, built 2014 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: AEROPRO CZ A220 - Registry model: [Aeropro CZ A220](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeropro-cz-a220) (registry code 060006W) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Rotax 912ULS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912uls-series) (registry code 55572, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 43514 - Year built: 2014 - Airframe hours: 37.7 - Engines: Rotax 912ULS 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Special light-sport (Special) - Last inspection: Continuous airworthiness, November 11, 2015 - Departed: 1TA7, CANTON, TX - Destination: 1TA7, Canton, TX - Airport: 1TA7, Thompson Field, runway 13, 2,500 × 40 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic primary flight display, Electronic multifunction display, Angle of attack indicator ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 81; injuries: none; private, sport pilot; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, unknown; last flight review November 23, 2015; seat: left; restraint: 4-point; flight hours: 203.6 total, 34.5 in this make and model, 203.6 as pilot in command, 22.3 in the last 90 days, 6.4 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 360° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 77 °F, dew point 43 °F - Altimeter: 30.13 inHg - Observed at: KJDD, 20 nm away ## 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 20160305007669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160305007669A), Mar 5, 2016: Aeropro Cz A220, Canton, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft intentionally touched down on the grass to the right of the runway at higher than normal speed, bounced, crossed the runway, and went between two… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 18, 2016, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=92819. 812 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 686 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40439008&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Record of Conversation (Pilot in Command) (item 2, .PDF, 55 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40439009&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20(Pilot%20in%20Command)-Master.PDF - Accident Photo (Courtesy of FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 1 photo, 71 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40439010&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photo%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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