N563

Substantial
None

WORLEY DENNIS SONEXS/N: 474

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 18, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA411
Location
Gardner, KS
Event ID
20110622X14408
Coordinates
38.806667, -94.956108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the visual approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WORLEY DENNIS
Serial Number
474
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
SONEXBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SONEX

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BEITZ NORMAN R
Address
656 COUNTY ROAD 3120
City
QUITMAN
State / Zip Code
TX 75783-5127
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot entered the traffic pattern for a visual approach to the runway. The pilot reported the final approach descent was faster than he anticipated "due to the high humidity...high density altitude." The pilot added more engine power to arrest the descent rate; however, the airplane landed short of the runway in a wet, grass field. The airplane came to rest upright in the field. The examination of the airplane showed the main landing gear partially separated and the aft carry through wing spar was bent. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies or issues with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA411