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June 4, 2013 · Sheldrick John H RV-6 · N77GT
Brookfield, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brookfield, WI
Aircraft
Sheldrick John H RV-6
Tail Number
N77GT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA316
The pilot reported that he approached the airport, intending to land on the grass runway. He said that his approach was high and he introduced a slip in order to lose altitude. During the slip, the airplane turned to the left, which he did not notice. He continued the landing and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane was landed in a marsh about 400 yards north of the east-west oriented runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to recognize that the airplane had drifted away from the runway prior to landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he approached the airport, intending to land on the grass runway. He said that his approach was high and he introduced a slip in order to lose altitude. During the slip, the airplane turned to the left, which he did not notice. He continued the landing and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane was landed in a marsh about 400 yards north of the east-west oriented runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:25 CDT
Nearest AirportCapitol Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length3395 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSheldrick John H RV-6
Tail NumberN77GT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 81 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC