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August 7, 2003 · Richardson RV-6 · N846E

Provo, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Provo, UT
Aircraft
Richardson RV-6
Tail Number
N846E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN03LA141

During the landing roll on runway 13, the airplane turned to the right and the pilot applied left rudder. The airplane turned hard left, at which time the right main gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest on the left side of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the resulting ground loop and the collapsed right main landing gear.

Full Narrative

On August 7, 2003, at 1328 mountain daylight time, a Richardson RV-6, N846E, was substantially damaged when it ground looped during landing roll at Provo Municipal Airport (PVU), Provo, Utah. The private pilot, the sole occupant on board was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan had been filed for the cross-country flight being operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Laramie, Wyoming, at 1050 and was en route to Corona, California. According to the pilot, he was landing to refuel at Provo. During the landing roll, on runway 13, the airplane turned to the right and the pilot applied left rudder. The airplane turned hard left, at which time the right main gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest on the left side of the runway. The airplane's right aileron was damaged, and the lower right side of the firewall buckled. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:28 MDT
Nearest AirportProvo Municipal (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length8600 ft
Runway Width1500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRichardson RV-6
Tail NumberN846E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AIA · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time20:36
Weather SourceWFAC

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