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August 2, 1992 · Stitts SA-11A · N6515
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Stitts SA-11A
Tail Number
N6515
Operator
Balcer Henry C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA221
THE PILOT REPORTED: 'AS I WAS TOUCHING DOWN, I REALIZED THAT I WAS ON THE WEST TAXIWAY THAT RUNS PARALLEL TO RUNWAY 36/18. I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO CORRECT MY ERROR AND ATTEMPTED TO GET ONTO THE RUNWAY. I WAS TOO LOW AND ACTUALLY HAD TOUCHED DOWN ON THE TAXIWAY. I LOST CONTROL AND THEN SKIDDED ONTO THE GRASS BETWEEN THE TAXIWAY AND RUNWAY.' THERE WAS A SIGHTSEEING AIRPLANE PARKED ON THE TAXIWAY WITH THE ENGINES RUNNING. PASSENGERS WERE BOARDING THAT AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNED APPROACH.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED: 'AS I WAS TOUCHING DOWN, I REALIZED THAT I WAS ON THE WEST TAXIWAY THAT RUNS PARALLEL TO RUNWAY 36/18. I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO CORRECT MY ERROR AND ATTEMPTED TO GET ONTO THE RUNWAY. I WAS TOO LOW AND ACTUALLY HAD TOUCHED DOWN ON THE TAXIWAY. I LOST CONTROL AND THEN SKIDDED ONTO THE GRASS BETWEEN THE TAXIWAY AND RUNWAY.' THERE WAS A SIGHTSEEING AIRPLANE PARKED ON THE TAXIWAY WITH THE ENGINES RUNNING. PASSENGERS WERE BOARDING THAT AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportOshkosh-Wittman Field (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStitts SA-11A
Tail NumberN6515
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBalcer Henry C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC