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April 19, 2006 · Marland E Davis RV-6A · N8117Q

Live Oak, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Live Oak, FL
Aircraft
Marland E Davis RV-6A
Tail Number
N8117Q
Operator
Raymond Lamar
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA095

The pilot stated that he attempted a normal landing on runway 2 with winds out of the west. With the winds gusting over trees, he noticed the airplane drifting at the flare. The winds were pushing the airplane off the east side of the runway. He instinctively corrected with rudder and aileron, but did not add power. The airplane landed in a crab position, bending the nose strut, allowing the propeller to dig into the ground. The airplane slid approximately 30 feet until the airplane flipped and came to a stop. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose over.

Full Narrative

On April 19, 2006, about 1345 eastern daylight time, a Marland E. Davis RV-6A, N8117Q, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, flipped over during landing at the Suwannee Belle Airport, Live Oak, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot received minor injuries and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Suwannee County Airport, Live Oak, Florida, earlier that day, about 1250. The pilot stated that he attempted a normal landing on runway 2 with winds out of the west. With the winds gusting over trees, he noticed the airplane drifting at the flare. The winds were pushing the airplane off the east side of the runway. He instinctively corrected with rudder and aileron, but did not add power. The airplane landed in a crab position, bending the nose strut, allowing the propeller to dig into the ground. The airplane slid approximately 30 feet until the airplane flipped and came to a stop. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSuwannee Belle Airport (0nm)
Runway002
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftMarland E Davis RV-6A
Tail NumberN8117Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaymond Lamar
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data