Amateur-built Davis accident near Seguin, Texas, March 10, 2010
On March 10, 2010 at about 8:39 pm local time, a amateur-built Davis, registered N4384N, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Seguin, Texas (Huber Airpark airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and noseover during a downwind landing.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 10, 2010 · about 8:39 pm local time
- Place
- Seguin, Texas · Huber Airpark · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built Davis D-2A
- Registration
- N4384N · no longer on the register · serial 202
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
A witness said the winds were calm when the pilot departed. Approximately 45 minutes later, he saw the airplane return and make a low pass and land on runway 17. He estimated the wind to be 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots. He saw the airplane bounce 3 times, then "wing over" into the grass and nose over. The pilot attributed the accident to his lack of "situational awareness," and a downwind takeoff and landing.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing defining event
- Nose over/nose down during landing (landing roll)
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Psychological › Perception/orientation/illusio › Situational awareness › Pilot
- cause Personnel issues › Action/decision › Action › Incorrect action sequence › Pilot
- Aircraft › Aircraft systems › Landing gear system › Nose/tail landing gear › Damaged/degraded
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 304 hours in all; 27 in this make and model; 304 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: April 25, 2008
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 438 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, March 5, 2010; 1 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,250 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: E70 Seguin TX at 8:15 pm
- Destination: E70 Seguin TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 16, 3,415 ft by 50 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 290° at 16 knots, gusting 20
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 25,000 ft
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 28°F (-2°C)
- Altimeter: 29.54 inHg
- Observation at 9:53 pm from SAT
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N4384N the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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