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July 24, 2009 · Xtremeair Gmbh XP-30/2002339 · N143WP
Santa Ynez, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Ynez, CA
Aircraft
Xtremeair Gmbh XP-30/2002339
Tail Number
N143WP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA367
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped experimental airplane reported that he touched down too fast during the landing. He applied brake pressure and the airplane veered to the right; he then attempted to apply corrective control inputs and the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane then departed the runway surface and collided with a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s engine or flight control systems, and that this was his first flight in the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped experimental airplane reported that he touched down too fast during the landing. He applied brake pressure and the airplane veered to the right; he then attempted to apply corrective control inputs and the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane then departed the runway surface and collided with a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s engine or flight control systems, and that this was his first flight in the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Ynez Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length2804 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftXtremeair Gmbh XP-30/2002339
Tail NumberN143WP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO 580 · Reciprocating · 330
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 59
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:34
Weather SourceWFAC