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June 21, 2014 · Zach Vans RV-6A · N996AZ
Wayne, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wayne, NE
Aircraft
Zach Vans RV-6A (1999)
Tail Number
N996AZ
Operator
Zach Propane Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA348
When the airplane turned onto final approach for runway 13, the pilot noticed two rows of round cornstalk bales in front of him and this became a distraction. The airplane touched down short of the runway and after rolling about 50 feet, the nose wheel hit a hole in the ground and the airplane nosed over, buckling the firewall. The ground was soft from a previous rainfall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot said that when he turned onto final approach for runway 13, he noticed two rows of round cornstalk bales in front of him and this became a distraction. The airplane touched down short of the runway and after rolling about 50 feet, the nose wheel hit a hole in the ground and the airplane nosed over.A Federal Aviation Administration inspector who went to the scene said the ground was soft from a previous rainfall. His examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWayne Muni/Stan Morris Field (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZach Vans RV-6A
Tail NumberN996AZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZach Propane Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC