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May 2, 2013 · Hook Zodiac CH-650 · N914AR
Gainesville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Gainesville, MO
Aircraft
Hook Zodiac CH-650
Tail Number
N914AR
Operator
Ronald G Hook
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA268
The pilot stated that this was the first time he flew the accident airplane into his private airstrip. He said that the airspeed was too fast and he overshot the airstrip; the left wing hit a tree and the airplane came to rest inverted in a wooded area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported there was no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Incorrect use/operation
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the airspeed was too fast and he overshot the final approach as he was landing at his private airstrip. The left wing hit a tree and the airplane came to rest inverted in a wooded area. The pilot stated that he was moving the airplane from a friend’s private airstrip to his airstrip at the time of the accident. He had made several approaches to the airstrip, but had not landed this airplane on the airstrip before the accident. The pilot reported there was no mechanical failure/malfunction of the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPVT (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length715 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftHook Zodiac CH-650
Tail NumberN914AR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald G Hook
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO