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October 5, 1994 · Winn RV-6A · N600CW
Marble Falls, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 1994
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Marble Falls, TX
Aircraft
Winn RV-6A
Tail Number
N600CW
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA010
DURING LANDING RUNWAY 17 THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A 'SEVERE DOWN DRAFT' AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED SHORT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FUSELAGE AND WINGS. EVIDENCE AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE (BENT VEGETATION) REVEALED STRONG GUSTING WINDS FROM THE SOUTH. THE PILOT REPORTED WIND WAS FROM THE SOUTH AT ABOUT 20 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS.
Full Narrative
On October 5, 1994, at 1145 central daylight time, a Winn RV-6A, N600CW, was substantially damaged during landing at Marble Falls, Texas. The pilot/owner was not injured during the visual meteorological conditions flight. During an interview with the pilot, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot stated that during the approach to runway 17 the aircraft "encountered a severe down draft and was slammed into a slope 30 - 50 feet from the runway." The resulting impact damaged the fuselage and wings. A video taken at the scene exhibited the vegetation bent over from southerly winds. The pilot reported winds from the south at about 20 knots under clear skies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportHorseshoe Bay (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWinn RV-6A
Tail NumberN600CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO