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August 27, 2009 · Dekkinga VANS RV-7A · N811AK
Jenison, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Jenison, MI
Aircraft
Dekkinga VANS RV-7A
Tail Number
N811AK
Operator
Jack a Dekkinga
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA545
The pilot reported that he executed a simulated engine out approach abeam the numbers at the end of the runway. He established a 500-foot-per-minute descent on the base leg to final. He angled the airplane toward the touchdown zone with the left wing slightly low. He reported that when the airplane was 30 feet above ground level he applied power and the nose pitched up 20–30 degrees. The left wing scraped the pavement, the airplane veered off the runway, and the airplane nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he executed a simulated engine out approach abeam the numbers at the end of the runway. He established a 500 foot per minute descent on the base leg to final. He angled the airplane toward the touchdown zone with the left wing slightly low. He reported that when the airplane was at 30 feet above ground level, he applied power and the nose pitched up 20 – 30 degrees. The left wing scraped the pavement, the airplane veered off the runway, and the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 EDT
Nearest AirportJenison Riverview (0nm)
Runway32
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDekkinga VANS RV-7A
Tail NumberN811AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJack a Dekkinga
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAerosport Power · O-380 A1A · Reciprocating · 180
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0