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July 22, 1996 · Barton Sylkie 1 · N711WB

Erie, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Erie, CO
Aircraft
Barton Sylkie 1
Tail Number
N711WB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA314

While landing with a private pilot passenger manipulating the controls, the airplane struck a six foot chain link fence post approximately 175 feet from the threshold. The pilot-in-command took the controls, aborted the landing, and proceeded to JeffCo Airport where there were personnel and equipment to handle the emergency landing. The airplane circled the air traffic control tower, and ATC personnel confirmed the left main gear was down, and the 'right wheel was missing.' The pilot lost control of the airplane during the landing and the airplane was damaged further.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot passenger's failure to maintain clearance from the fence due to his failure to maintain a proper glide path, and the pilot-in-command's failure to take remedial action in a timely fashion.

Full Narrative

On July 21, 1996, at 1940 mountain daylight time, a Barton Sylkie 1, N711WB, registered to and operated by a private owner, under Title 14 CFR Part 91, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing at JeffCo Airport near Denver, Colorado. The private pilot and his pilot rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The flight originated from Erie, Colorado, at about 1838. The pilot-in-command reported that during an attempted landing to runway 08 at the Parkland Airport, with the private pilot passenger manipulating the controls, the airplane struck a six foot chain link fence post, damaging the right main landing gear. The fence was located approximately 175 feet from the threshold of runway 08. The pilot-in-command further reported that after the impact with the fence post, he took the controls, aborted the landing, and continued to JeffCo Airport where personnel and equipment to handle his emergency landing were available. While the airplane circled the air traffic control (ATC) tower, ATC personnel confirmed the left main gear was down, and the "right wheel was missing." The pilot elected to land the retractable gear airplane with the gear extended. During the landing on runway 29R, he managed to maintain the right main gear off the runway as long as he could. Control was lost when the wheeless right gear contacted the surface of the runway, resulting in structural damage to the right wing and horizontal stabilizer.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 MDT
Nearest AirportPARKLAND (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBarton Sylkie 1
Tail NumberN711WB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-R · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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