Summary
On August 05, 2011, a Attaway Robert H RV6A (N675RE) was involved in an accident near Colorado Springs, CO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing.
The private pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings when he turned too early on the base leg and had to make a steep approach to the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane porpoised several times and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane flipped over and went off the side of the runway.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA550. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N675RE.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The private pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings when he turned too early on the base leg and had to make a steep approach to the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane porpoised several times and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane flipped over and went off the side of the runway.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA550