N50NJ

Substantial
Minor

RAUCH RV-3S/N: 90

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 29, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA504
Location
Newark, OH
Event ID
20100830X13302
Coordinates
40.024444, -82.461669
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in an undershoot.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N50NJ
Make
RAUCH
Serial Number
90
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
RV-3RV3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAUCH KENNY F
Address
6333 DONN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWARK
State / Zip Code
OH 43055-9635
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing at his private airstrip. He indicated that he "got too critical on touchdown point" and the tailwheel impacted an obstruction at the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight. The pilot stated that "landing short was the cause of this accident."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA504