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July 29, 2011 · Sloan Roger D VANS RV7A · N742RJ
Sheridan, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sheridan, WY
Aircraft
Sloan Roger D VANS RV7A
Tail Number
N742RJ
Operator
Sloan Roger D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA353
The pilot reported that when the airplane lifted off he became distracted by his headset's noise canceling control and suddenly the nose wheel of the airplane hit the ground hard. The pilot immediately pulled back on the controls and initiated a climb to assess the damage. After 15 minutes of flight, the emergency crew on the ground assessed that the nose gear was bent and the pilot prepared for an emergency landing. The pilot opted to land on the grass and as he set the airplane down on the surface the front gear leg collapsed and the airplane tilted up on its propeller before falling back down onto its main gear and substantially damaging the rudder. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that when the airplane lifted off he became distracted by his headsets noise canceling control and suddenly the nose wheel of the airplane hit the ground hard. The pilot immediately pulled back on the controls and took the airplane up to assess the damage. After 15 minutes of flight the emergency crew on the ground assessed that the nose gear was bent and the pilot prepared for an emergency landing. The pilot opted to land on the grass and as he set the airplane down on the surface the front gear leg gave away and the airplane tilted up on its propeller before falling back down onto its main gear and substantially damaging the rudder. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 MDT
Nearest AirportSHERIDAN (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length8300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSloan Roger D VANS RV7A
Tail NumberN742RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSloan Roger D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAma/Expr · Subaru · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time14:30
Weather SourceWFAC