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April 23, 2003 · Hackney Vans RV-6A · N528DH

Canton, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Canton, TX
Aircraft
Hackney Vans RV-6A
Tail Number
N528DH
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW03LA139

During the landing flare/touchdown at dusk, the airplane drifted to the left of the private, hard-surface, 2,600-foot runway. The airplane landed in the grass and soft terrain, the nose landing gear dug into the soft ground, and the airplane nosed-over, coming to rest inverted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.

Full Narrative

On April 22, 2003, approximately 2020 central daylight time, a Hackney Vans RV-6A experimental homebuilt airplane, N528DH, experienced a loss of control while landing at a private hard surface airstrip near Canton, Texas. The airplane was owned by a private individual and flown by the pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The commercial pilot, sole occupant, received minor injuries, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight, and a flight plan was not filed. The cross-country flight originated from Anadarko Municipal Airport (F68), Anadarko, Oklahoma, approximately 1835. On the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the 5,000 hour pilot reported that during the landing flare/touchdown on runway 14, the airplane drifted to the left of the 2,600 foot long runway. The airplane drifted into the grass and soft terrain, the nose landing gear dug into the soft ground about 1,000 feet past the touchdown point and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest in the inverted position. Local authorities, airport personnel, and the pilot examined the airplane. The airplane fuselage canopy, vertical stabilizer, rudder, and propeller were found damaged. The U. S. Naval Observatory reported sunset at 1959, and the end of civil twilight at 2025.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 CDT
Nearest AirportThompson Field Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHackney Vans RV-6A
Tail NumberN528DH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsGeneral Motors · GM4.3LG · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data