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November 19, 2002 · A Pair Of Jacks RV-6A · N94KT
Belton, MO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Belton, MO
Aircraft
A Pair Of Jacks RV-6A
Tail Number
N94KT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA026
The airplane was damaged when it nosed over during landing on a private airstrip. The pilot reported that he landed normally, but the airpplane's nose landing gear dug into the turf runway and the airplane subsequently nosed over. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the nose gear tire was flat due to a nail puncture.
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On November 19, 2002, about 1400 central standard time, an amateur-built RV-6A, N94KT, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing on the owner's private airstrip near Belton, Missouri. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, received minor injuries. The flight departed from Phillip Billird Municipal Airport, Topeka, Kansas, at 1343. In his written report, the pilot said that he landed normally, but the airpplane's nose landing gear dug into the turf runway and the airplane subsequently nosed over. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the nose gear tire was flat due to a nail puncture.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway18
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftA Pair Of Jacks RV-6A
Tail NumberN94KT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 36 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC