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October 14, 2011 · Michael Cans RV-8 · N610EC

Breaux Bridge, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Breaux Bridge, LA
Aircraft
Michael Cans RV-8
Tail Number
N610EC
Operator
Charles Dupuis Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA027

During the landing roll at a private airstrip, the airplane struck a sinkhole and bounced 10 to 15 feet in the air. The pilot added power to cushion the next touchdown, but the airplane drifted to the left and entered tall grass on the side of the runway; the landing gear separated and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the composite bulkhead. The airplane slid approximately 150 feet before coming to a stop on its belly. The pilot said that he did not see the sinkhole. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after striking an unseen sinkhole during landing.

Full Narrative

During the landing roll at a private airstrip, the airplane struck a sink hole and bounced 10 to 15 feet in the air. The pilot added power to cushion the next touchdown and the airplane drifted to the left. The airplane settled to the side of the runway. The pilot decided to land and reduced engine power. The airplane entered tall grass on the side of the runway and the landing gear was broken off. The airplane slid approximately 150 feet before coming to a stop on its belly. The pilot said he did not see the pot hole. The composite bulkhead around the landing gear was split. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CDT
Nearest AirportDUPUIS (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length2280 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMichael Cans RV-8
Tail NumberN610EC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles Dupuis Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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