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June 20, 2015 · Vans Aircraft RV-12 NO Series · N242VA

Oshkosh, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Vans Aircraft RV-12 NO Series (2013)
Tail Number
N242VA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA159

The pilot reported that during the final approach to land as part of a formation flight, he was focused on monitoring the airplane that landed in front of him, and his airplane's airspeed indicator. As a result, he inadvertently flew below the normal glide path, impacted terrain, and sheared off the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's glide path during the final approach, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the final approach to land as part of a formation flight, he was focused on monitoring the airplane that landed in front of him, and his airplane's airspeed indicator. As a result, he inadvertently flew below the normal glide path, impacted terrain, and sheared off the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPIONEER (0nm SSE)
Runway13
Runway Length1988 ft
Runway Width130 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVans Aircraft RV-12 NO Series
Tail NumberN242VA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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