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January 12, 1991 · Virgil D Hawks Quickie · N13VD
Camarillo, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Camarillo, CA
Aircraft
Virgil D Hawks Quickie
Tail Number
N13VD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91DUQ01
THE PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT STATED HE WAS ON FINAL APPROACH BEHIND A LANDING T-6 AIRCRAFT. WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 15 TO 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND HE ENCOUNTERED THE WAKE TURBULENCE FROM THE T-6. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AND DESCENDED INTO THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE AND HIS INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL BY HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT LANDING DISTANCE FROM A LARGER AIRCRAFT PRECEDING HIS AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT STATED HE WAS ON FINAL APPROACH BEHIND A LANDING T-6 AIRCRAFT. WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 15 TO 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND HE ENCOUNTERED THE WAKE TURBULENCE FROM THE T-6. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AND DESCENDED INTO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:19 PST
Nearest AirportCamarillo (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length6010 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVirgil D Hawks Quickie
Tail NumberN13VD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · ROTAX 503 · Reciprocating · 46
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:28
Weather SourceWFAC