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January 27, 1996 · Gilpatrick BABY Lakes · N26BG
Deland, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 27, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Deland, FL
Aircraft
Gilpatrick BABY Lakes
Tail Number
N26BG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA073
The pilot stated he misjudged the wind, turned base leg, and noted that the airplane was not going to reach the end of the runway. He said he tried to stretch his glide, but before he could add power to stop the rate of descent, the airplane collided with the ground. Subsequently, the landing gear sheared off, and the airplane nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. The unfavorable wind condition (crosswind) was a related factor.
Full Narrative
On January 27, 1996, about 1100 eastern standard time, a Gilpatrick experimental airplane, N26BG, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed on landing at a private airport in the vicinity of Deland, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot reported minor injuries. The flight originated from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, about 1 hour 30 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he misjudged the wind, turned base leg and noted he could not make the end of the runway, and tried to stretch his glide. Before he could add power to stop the rate of descent the airplane collided with the ground, sheared off the landing gear, nosed over, and came to rest inverted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest AirportLafayette Landings (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGilpatrick BABY Lakes
Tail NumberN26BG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC