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August 5, 2011 · Attaway Robert H RV6A · N675RE
Colorado Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Attaway Robert H RV6A
Tail Number
N675RE
Operator
Macdougald James A
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA550
The pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings when he turned too early onto the base leg of the traffic pattern and had to make a steep approach to the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane porpoised several times, causing the nose gear to collapse. The airplane flipped over and departed the side of the runway, causing substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings when he turned too early on the base leg and had to make a steep approach to the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane porpoised several times and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane flipped over and went off the side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:16 MDT
Nearest AirportMeadowlake Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAttaway Robert H RV6A
Tail NumberN675RE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMacdougald James A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 83 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0