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August 1, 2002 · Giroux Air Cam · N1029G

Ozawkie, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ozawkie, KS
Aircraft
Giroux Air Cam
Tail Number
N1029G
Operator
Guy Giroux
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA226

The amateur built airplane collided with trees during the climb phase of an aborted landing. The pilot reported that while on short final the airplane seemed to be traveling faster than normal although the airspeed indicator was indicating a normal approach speed of about 45 mph. He stated the airplane floated during the landing. He reported that he applied the brakes when the main gear touched down, but the airplane still seemed to be going too fast. He stated that he decided to go around when he reached a point approximately two-thirds the way down the 650 foot long landing area. The pilot reported he added full power, but was unable to gain sufficient altitude to clear trees at the end of the landing area. The airplane contacted the trees at an estimated altitude of about 20 feet. The pilot reported the landing area was a combination of a gravel driveway and grass area. He stated the normal landing distance for the airplane is about 250 feet. The normal takeoff distance with two adults and at gross weight is about 160 feet. The landing was being made to the west and the pilot reported the local winds were from the west southwest at 5 to 8 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor was the excessive airspeed.

Full Narrative

On August 1, 2002, at 1300 central daylight time, an amateur built Air Cam, N1029G, collided with trees during the climb phase of an aborted landing on private property near the town of Ozawkie, Kansas. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The Title 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from Topeka, Kansas, at 1030. The pilot reported that while on short final the airplane seemed to be traveling faster than normal. He stated that the airspeed indicator was indicating about 45 mph which is a normal approach speed. He stated the airplane floated during the landing. He reported that he applied the brakes when the main gear touched down, but the airplane still seemed to be going too fast. He stated that he decided to go around when he reached a point approximately two-thirds the way down the 650 foot long landing area. The pilot reported he added full power, but was unable to gain sufficient altitude to clear trees at the end of the landing area. The airplane contacted the trees at an estimated altitude of about 20 feet. The pilot reported the landing area was a combination of a gravel driveway and grass area. He stated the normal landing distance for the airplane is about 250 feet. The normal takeoff distance with two adults and at gross weight is about 160 feet. The landing was being made to the west and the pilot reported the local winds were from the west southwest at 5 to 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway260
Runway Length650 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGiroux Air Cam
Tail NumberN1029G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGuy Giroux
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912S · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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