N77GT

Substantial
None

SHELDRICK JOHN H RV-6S/N: 20599-01

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA316
Location
Brookfield, WI
Event ID
20130605X93054
Coordinates
43.090000, -88.178054
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 runway alignment and his failure to recognize that the airplane had drifted away from the runway prior to landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N77GT
Make
SHELDRICK JOHN H
Serial Number
20599-01
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV-6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WRIGHT JORDAN M
Address
1611 S O ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT ANGELES
State / Zip Code
WA 98363-1315
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he approached the airport, intending to land on the grass runway. He said that his approach was high and he introduced a slip in order to lose altitude. During the slip, the airplane turned to the left, which he did not notice. He continued the landing and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane was landed in a marsh about 400 yards north of the east-west oriented 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# CEN13CA316