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July 18, 2004 · Mattie RV-4 · N464WB

El Reno, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
El Reno, OK
Aircraft
Mattie RV-4
Tail Number
N464WB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW04LA188

Upon reaching the airport, the 524-hour pilot elected to land to the north, due to the fact that "the winds were calm." After "slipping" the airplane to get on the proper glide slope, the pilot stated that he touched down within the first few hundred feet of the runway, had a "slight bounce," and added power to correct it. The airplane started to veer left so the pilot increased right rudder, with no effect. The pilot continued to add right rudder to the point that he over-corrected and the airplane began veering to the right. The airplane exited the paved surface of the 75-feet wide runway, and the pilot added power to try to execute a go-around. The pilot noted that "due to the high density altitude, high gross weight, and aft center of gravity," the go-around had little effect. The airplane proceeded across the taxiway and back onto the runway "where the right landing gear collapsed due to the high side load."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.

Full Narrative

On July 18, 2004, at 1527 central daylight time, a Mattie RV-4 single-engine homebuilt airplane, N464WB, was substantially damaged following a loss of control landing at El Reno Municipal Airpark (F28), near El Reno, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot and one passenger were uninjured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight departed Twin Lakes Airport (2OK2), near Midwest City, Oklahoma, approximately 1500, with F28 as its intended destination. The 524-hour pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), that upon reaching F28, he elected to land to the north, due to the fact that "the winds were calm." After "slipping" the airplane to get on the proper glide slope, the pilot stated that the airplane touched down within the first few hundred feet of the runway, had a "slight bounce," and he added power to correct it. The airplane started to veer left so the pilot increased right rudder, with no effect. The pilot continued to add right rudder to the point that he over-corrected and the airplane began veering to the right. The airplane exited the paved surface of the runway, and the pilot added power to try to execute a go-around. The pilot noted that "due to the high density altitude, high gross weight, and aft center of gravity," the go-around had little effect. The airplane proceeded across the taxiway and back onto the runway "where the right landing gear collapsed due to the high side load." According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, who responded to the accident site, the aircraft was landing to the north at F28 on runway 35 (a 5,600 foot long and 75 foot wide concrete grooved runway). Upon touchdown, the airplane veered off the runway and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest on an approximate heading of 270 degrees. The pilot reported structural damage to the right main landing gear attach point. At 1453, the automated surface observing system at Wiley Post Airport (PWA), located approximately 18 miles east of F28, reports winds from 030 degrees at 7 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear skies, a temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 64 degrees Fahrenheit, with a barometric pressure reading of 30.00 inches of Mercury. The field elevation was 1,417 feet mean sea level. The density altitude was calculated by the investigator-in-charge at 3,575 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:27 CDT
Nearest AirportEl Reno Municipal Airpark (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMattie RV-4
Tail NumberN464WB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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