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September 10, 2013 · Swedener RANS S-6ES · N611WE
Mullen, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mullen, NE
Aircraft
Swedener RANS S-6ES
Tail Number
N611WE
Operator
Swendener
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA545
The pilot landed the airplane at a private airstrip where the airplane contacted gopher mounds and soft ground. The nose landing gear collapsed, the airplane nosed over, and it sustained substantial empennage damage. The pilot said that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Operating environment-Airport facilities/design-Runway/landing area condition-Contributed to outcome - C
Full Narrative
The pilot landed the airplane at a private airstrip where the airplane contacted gopher mounds and soft ground. The nose landing gear collapsed, the airplane nosed over, and it sustained substantial empennage damage. The pilot said that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:00 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwedener RANS S-6ES
Tail NumberN611WE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSwendener
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC