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June 25, 2010 · Crabtree RV6 A · N3856D
Sewanne, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sewanne, TN
Aircraft
Crabtree RV6 A
Tail Number
N3856D
Operator
Damon L Crabtree
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA332
According to the pilot, after completing a local flight approximately 1 hour in duration, he returned for landing at his home airport. He then "attempted to land too fast and too high." The airplane bounced twice and veered off the side of the runway into the grass. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, after completing a local flight approximately 1 hour in duration, he returned for landing at his home airport. He then "attempted to land too fast and too high." The airplane bounced twice and veered off the side of the runway into the grass. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFranklin County (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCrabtree RV6 A
Tail NumberN3856D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDamon L Crabtree
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 83 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 24 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC