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September 9, 2017 · Shiner RV-4 · N70RV
Ramah, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ramah, NM
Aircraft
Shiner RV-4 (1991)
Tail Number
N70RV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17CA345
The pilot reported that that the sun was in his eyes as he was landing his low-wing airplane. He said that there were 3-ft-high berms in the area where the airplane touched down and that the runway was about 30 ft wide. The left wing struck the berm and the weeds. The propeller then impacted the berm, followed by the right wing and tailwheel. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his low wing airplane. The pilot stated that the sun was in his eyes when he was landing the airplane. He said that the berms were 3 ft high in the area where the airplane touched down and the runway was about 30 ft wide. The left wing struck the berm and the weeds. The airplane's propeller then impacted the berm followed by the right wing and tailwheel. The right wing sustained substantial damage during the impact with the berm. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 MDT
Nearest AirportMystic Bluffs (0nm ESE)
Runway06
Runway Length2870 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftShiner RV-4
Tail NumberN70RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D1A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC