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July 6, 1999 · Parks RV-6 · N80274

Hunters, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 1999
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Hunters, WA
Aircraft
Parks RV-6
Tail Number
N80274
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA99LA110

The pilot reported that the aircraft bounced after touchdown on the grass airstrip. The pilot stated that he applied full power for a go-around, however, due to a nose high attitude and not enough airspeed, the aircraft stalled and the left wing dropped. The aircraft collided with the ground and came to rest prior to reaching the end of the airstrip.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around.

Full Narrative

On July 6, 1999, approximately 1000 Pacific daylight time, the pilot of an experimental RV-6, N80274, lost control of the aircraft while landing on a private airstrip located about 15 miles north of Hunters, Washington. The private pilot and his passenger received minor injuries, and the aircraft, which was owned and operated by the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal pleasure flight, had departed from the private airstrip about 30 minutes prior to the accident. The flight was being operated in visual meteorological conditions and was not on a flight plan. There was no report of an ELT activation. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the aircraft bounced after touching down on the grass airstrip. He then tried to execute a "full power go-around." But, according to the pilot, he was behind the power curve from holding the nose too high and not having sufficient airspeed. The pilot reported that as he attempted the go-around, the aircraft stalled and the left wing dropped. The aircraft collided with the ground and came to rest prior to reaching the end of the airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway4
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftParks RV-6
Tail NumberN80274
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data