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July 22, 2025 · Dyke Delta JD-2 · N71AW
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Dyke Delta JD-2 (2010)
Tail Number
N71AW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA279
The pilot was flying in the Homebuilt Showcase during the EAA AirVenture air show. The pilot reported that while landing with a variable tailwind the airplane touched down about 2,500 ft down the runway, bounced, and landed hard. The pilot applied brakes, and the right main tire began to squeal. The airplane departed the landing surface to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed, the nose landing gear separated. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying in the Homebuilt Showcase during the EAA AirVenture air show. The pilot reported that while landing with a variable tailwind the airplane touched down about 2,500 ft down the runway, bounced, and landed hard. The pilot applied brakes, and the right main tire began to squeal. The airplane departed the landing surface to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed, the nose landing gear separated. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:32 CDT
Nearest AirportWITTMAN (1nm SSE)
Runway36R
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDyke Delta JD-2
Tail NumberN71AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-41A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC