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March 31, 2015 · Fiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 · N61453
Derby, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Derby, KS
Aircraft
Fiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 (1998)
Tail Number
N61453
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA201
The pilot had conducted a local pleasure flight and returned to a private grass airfield. He reported the wind was from the southeast and gusting 8-10 mph. He selected runway 17 for the landing and held the left wing down, to compensate for the crosswind. He reported that the gusty wind allowed the airplane to bounce in the air and then descend. The left landing gear impacted the grass runway and the wheel separated from the airplane. The airplane then traveled about 15 feet down the runway, before the left landing gear dug into the ground. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot had conducted a local pleasure flight and returned to a private grass airfield. He reported the wind was from the southeast and gusting 8-10 mph. He selected runway 17 for the landing and held the left wing down, to compensate for the crosswind. He reported that the gusty wind allowed the airplane to bounce in the air and then descend. The left landing gear impacted the grass runway and the wheel separated from the airplane. The airplane then traveled about 15 feet down the runway, before the left landing gear dug into the ground. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 CDT
Nearest AirportBlue Sky Ranch And Aerodrome (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length1320 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40
Tail NumberN61453
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier/Rotax · 503 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourcePILO