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July 27, 2008 · Bolenbaugh Phillip William RANS S-6ES · N402PB

Oshkosh, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Bolenbaugh Phillip William RANS S-6ES
Tail Number
N402PB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08LA214

The pilot reported that during landing he touched down about 420 feet down the 1,200-foot grass runway and the airplane bounced. He decided to put it "right back down." As soon as the airplane touched down again, the pilot applied brakes with the airplane on all three wheels. He said that the airplane's nosewheel entered a "dip" in the runway that "appeared to be somewhat soft" and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane's nose then struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by executing a go-around when the airplane bounced.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.

Full Narrative

On July 27, 2008, about 1415 central daylight time, an amateur-built Bolenbaugh Rans S-6ES, N402PB, piloted by a sport pilot, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The airplane was landing at the ultralight airstrip at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The flight was operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated from Juneau, Wisconsin, about 1340. The pilot reported that during landing he touched down about 35 percent down the 1,200 foot grass runway and the airplane bounced. He decided to put it "right back down." As soon as the airplane touched down again, the pilot applied brakes with the airplane on all three wheels. He said that the airplane nose wheel entered a "dip" in the runway that "appeared to be somewhat soft" and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane's nose then struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by executing a go-around when the airplane bounced. The pilot reported no preimpact malfunctions of the airplane. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 270 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportWittman Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBolenbaugh Phillip William RANS S-6ES
Tail NumberN402PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data