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July 25, 2013 · David W Oakes RV-7A · N1243A
Charlottesville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charlottesville, IN
Aircraft
David W Oakes RV-7A
Tail Number
N1243A
Operator
Oakes David W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA434
While in the traffic pattern to land on a turf strip, the pilot noted that he was below a normal pattern altitude. During the final approach leg, the pilot had to add power to ensure the airplane would make the runway surface. Once the airplane made the end of the runway, the pilot pulled the throttle to idle and the airplane descended. The nosewheel touched first and bent aft. The airplane bounced and then landed hard. The nose of the airplane contacted the ground and the airplane flipped over, coming to rest in the inverted position. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failure prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.
NTSB Probable Cause
The improper landing attitude which damaged the nosewheel and a resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
While in the traffic pattern to land on a turf strip, the pilot noted that he was below a normal pattern altitude. During the final approach leg, the pilot had to add power to ensure the airplane would make the runway surface. Once the airplane made the end of the runway, the pilot pulled the throttle to idle and the airplane descended. The nosewheel touched first and bent aft. The airplane bounced and then landed hard. The nose of the airplane contacted the ground and the airplane flipped over, coming to rest in the inverted position. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failure prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOakes Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavid W Oakes RV-7A
Tail NumberN1243A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOakes David W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC