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March 24, 2012 · Hall Jeffrey HALL RV-4 · N605RV

Calhan, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Calhan, CO
Aircraft
Hall Jeffrey HALL RV-4
Tail Number
N605RV
Operator
Staggerwing Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA206

The pilot reported that he departed a private airfield earlier in the day, and, at the time he departed, the wind was from the north about 5 knots. About 3.5 hours later, he returned to the airfield, which has a north-south oriented runway. The pilot stated that, due to terrain obstructions, landing to the north was “unadvisable.” The pilot added that the wind socks at the airfield indicated a slightly northern wind, light and variable, with no gusts. The pilot stated that he flew three passes to assess the wind, then made his approach and landed to the south. He added that, throughout the landing roll, the airplane was not affected by the wind; however, when the airplane was traveling about 5 knots ground speed, a crosswind gust blew the airplane off track, lifted the tail, and the airplane flipped over onto its back. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its vertical stabilizer and canopy. The pilot reported that there were no airplane malfunctions that contributed to the cause of the accident. About an hour before the accident, the automated weather reporting station located about 14 miles west of the airfield reported wind from 040 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 19 knots. About 5 minutes after the accident, the automated weather reporting station located about 19 miles southwest of the airfield reported wind from 050 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 17 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The airline transport pilot reported that he departed a private airfield earlier in the day and at the time he departed, the wind was from the north about 5 knots. About three and half hours later, he returned to the airfield, which has a north-south oriented runway. The pilot stated that due to terrain obstructions, landing to the north was “unadvisable”. The pilot added that the wind socks at the airfield indicated a slightly northern wind, light and variable, with no gusts. The pilot then stated that he flew three passes to assess the wind, then made his approach and landed to the south. He added that throughout the landing roll the airplane was not affected by the wind; however, when the airplane was at about 5 knots ground speed, a crosswind gust blew the airplane off track, lifted the tail, and the airplane flipped over onto its back. The airplane received substantial damage to its vertical stabilizer and canopy. The pilot also added that there were no airplane malfunctions that contributed to the cause of the accident. At 1226 automated weather reporting station located about 14 miles west of the accident airfield reported wind from 040 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 19. At 1335 the automated weather reporting station located about 19 miles southwest reported the wind from 050 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 17 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest AirportAerobear Field (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftHall Jeffrey HALL RV-4
Tail NumberN605RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStaggerwing Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 15 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 19 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time18:26
Weather SourceWFAC

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