N67WR

Substantial
None

CALVIN NATE H CALVIN-VELOCITYS/N: 422109601

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 6, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA010
Location
Sebastian, FL
Event ID
20111006X31510
Coordinates
27.813055, -80.495552
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 the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N67WR
Make
CALVIN NATE H
Serial Number
422109601
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
CALVIN-VELOCITYSBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KNAPP RICHARD M
Address
175 WHITETAIL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SEALE
State / Zip Code
AL 36875-5917
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the amateur-built experimental airplane reported that he had accumulated a total flight experience of 95 hours; of which, 5 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The pilot further stated that he was practicing touch-and-go landings to runway 4, a 4,024-foot-long asphalt runway. As the airplane turned onto final approach, the 15 to 22 mph wind caused the wings to rock. The pilot focused on regaining roll control instead of increasing engine power. The airplane subsequently became too low on the approach and the pilot added full power; however, the airplane impacted trees just prior to the runway. The impact resulted in structural damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The recorded wind at an airport located about 10 miles south of the accident site, about the time of the accident, was from 060 degrees at 9 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA010