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May 19, 2007 · Hanson Gerald Hanson Bucker 131E · N234RX
Memphis, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Memphis, TN
Aircraft
Hanson Gerald Hanson Bucker 131E
Tail Number
N234RX
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA122
The airline transport pilot reported that the Hanson Bucker 131E amateur-built airplane performed "beautifully" during the local pleasure flight and as he maneuvered the airplane to land in the grass parallel to runway 35, a paved runway. At touchdown, the airplane struck the upwind set of visual approach slope indicator (VASI) lights, and nosed over. According to the airport manager, the airplane landed on the runway safety area, not a turf runway, and the VASI lights had been installed "for years."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout that resulted in a collision with a lighting structure in the grass while landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's intentional landing in the runway safety area.
Full Narrative
The airline transport pilot reported the Hanson Bucker 131E amateur-built airplane performed "beautifully" during the local pleasure flight and as he maneuvered the airplane to land in the grass parallel to runway 35, a paved runway. At touchdown, the airplane struck the upwind set of visual approach slope indicator (VASI) lights, and nosed over. According to the airport manager, the airplane landed on the runway safety area, not a turf runway, and the VASI lights had been installed "for years."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 CDT
Nearest AirportGeneral Dewitt Spain Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHanson Gerald Hanson Bucker 131E
Tail NumberN234RX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · AE-10-360-B4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC