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June 23, 2007 · Burk RV-6A · N526W
Laurel, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Laurel, MD
Aircraft
Burk RV-6A
Tail Number
N526W
Operator
Matthew M Jurotich
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA096
The pilot was landing on runway 21 and stated that he was high and the airspeed was fast. The pilot raised the nose to bleed off airspeed and altitude was between 10 to 15 feet. The airplane stalled, the nose wheel collided with the runway, the airplane bounced, contacted the runway and started sliding. The airplane departed the right side of the runway, and nosed over inverted. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing, which resulted in the airplane sliding off the runway and nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing on runway 21and stated he was high and the airspeed was fast. The pilot raised the nose to bleed off airspeed and altitude was between 10 to 15 feet. The airplane stalled, the nose wheel collided with the runway, the airplane bounced, contacted the runway and started sliding. The airplane departed the right side of the runway, and nosed over inverted. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSuburban Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length2324 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurk RV-6A
Tail NumberN526W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMatthew M Jurotich
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC