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June 1, 2019 · Vans RV 6 Undesignat · N515CW
Paola, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Paola, KS
Aircraft
Vans RV 6 Undesignat (2004)
Tail Number
N515CW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA041
The pilot reported that the airspeed was slow during landing, and "when I began my flare…[the airplane] dropped onto the runway hard and bounced." He added full power and full right rudder to abort the landing, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The airplane became airborne, but the landing gear wheels encountered tall grass and the airplane did not have sufficient airspeed to stay airborne. The airplane descended into the mud on the left side of the runway, collided with a drainage culvert, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion during the aborted landing and subsequent impact with vegetation and a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that his airspeed was slow during landing and "when I began my flare it dropped onto the runway hard and bounced." He added full power and full right rudder to abort the landing, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The airplane became airborne, but the landing gear wheels encountered the tall grass and, "I could not gain enough speed to stay airborne." The airplane descended into the mud on the left side of the runway, and then collided with a drainage culvert before it nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, the vertical stabilizer and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMiami County (0nm WNW)
Runway21
Runway Length3398 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV 6 Undesignat
Tail NumberN515CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320X · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC