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October 6, 2011 · Calvin Nate H Calvin-Velocity · N67WR

Sebastian, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sebastian, FL
Aircraft
Calvin Nate H Calvin-Velocity
Tail Number
N67WR
Operator
Robert Malloy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA010

The pilot stated that he was practicing touch-and-go landings, and, as the airplane turned onto final approach, the wind caused the wings to rock. The airplane became too low on the approach, and the pilot added full power; however, the airplane impacted trees just prior to the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the amateur-built experimental airplane reported that he had accumulated a total flight experience of 95 hours; of which, 5 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The pilot further stated that he was practicing touch-and-go landings to runway 4, a 4,024-foot-long asphalt runway. As the airplane turned onto final approach, the 15 to 22 mph wind caused the wings to rock. The pilot focused on regaining roll control instead of increasing engine power. The airplane subsequently became too low on the approach and the pilot added full power; however, the airplane impacted trees just prior to the runway. The impact resulted in structural damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The recorded wind at an airport located about 10 miles south of the accident site, about the time of the accident, was from 060 degrees at 9 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EDT
Nearest AirportSebastian Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length4024 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCalvin Nate H Calvin-Velocity
Tail NumberN67WR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Malloy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A-350-C1R · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data