Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12CA085
Location
Bulverde, TX
Event ID
20111129X81254
Coordinates
29.739166, -98.451110
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 improper glidepath while on final approach.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N26067
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN
Serial Number
AA5A0410
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KIRKWOOD RONALD W
Address
3915 LOCH GLEN CT
Status
Deregistered
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77059-3719
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said he was on a short final approach to runway 34. The airspeed was between 70 and 75 knots indicated and one-third flaps were extended. When he felt he was in a position to land, he retarded the throttle to idle. The airplane settled rapidly and he reapplied power. The airplane struck trees in a ravine 300 feet short of the runway. Both wings and the fuselage were buckled. The pilot said if he had come in higher and faster, the accident most likely would not have occurred.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA085