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October 11, 2019 · Foxworthy Rick A Sonex · N612RF
Langley, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Langley, WA
Aircraft
Foxworthy Rick A Sonex (2014)
Tail Number
N612RF
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA018
The pilot reported that, while on left base leg in the traffic pattern, the airplane was high. He made a 270° descending right turn to final and added 20° of flaps. The airplane descended faster than expected, and the left wing struck a tree. The airplane then impacted terrain and came to rest inverted, and a postcrash fire ensued. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, on left base in the traffic pattern, the airplane was high. He made a 270° descending right turn to final and add 20° of flaps. The airplane descended faster than expected and the left wing struck a tree. The airplane impacted terrain, came to rest inverted, and postcrash fire ensued. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportWhidbey Air Park (0nm WSW)
Runway34
Runway Length2470 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFoxworthy Rick A Sonex
Tail NumberN612RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAerovee · Aerovee 2.1 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Sprt · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC