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
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