N6193

Substantial
Minor

EAA Biplane PS/N: R.S.1

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
NTSB Number
DEN07CA141
Location
Parker, CO
Event ID
20070911X01365
Coordinates
39.528888, -104.657775
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional maneuver into a piece of machinery.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6193
Make
EAA BIPLANE
Serial Number
R.S.1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRSAMPLEX CORP
Address
BOX 477
Status
Deregistered
City
INDIAN HILLS
State / Zip Code
CO 80454
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot said he departed the private airfield and flew the airplane in the local area for approximately 20 minutes. He then came back to the private airfield and perform touch and go landings. Following the first touch and go landing and while on departure approximately 50 to 100 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land on what remained of the 2,200 foot long grass airstrip. During the landing attempt, he realized that the airplane would not be able to stop on the runway and would overrun on to a highway with traffic. The pilot "elected to steer the [airplane] towards a piece of machinery sitting at the end and left side of the runway." Subsequently, the left wing contacted the machinery and the airplane came to an abrupt stop. The airline transport-rated pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The airplane's left upper and lower wings were bent aft and the main landing gear were collapsed. An examination of the airplane's engine and other systems showed no anomalies. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the airplane had flown 2 to 3 flight hours in the previous 15 years. The airplane underwent it's most recent inspection in October 2006.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA141