N5485V

Substantial
None

NORTH AMERICAN SNJ 6S/N: 112007

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 18, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA246
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Event ID
20140521X10449
Coordinates
35.616664, -106.089164
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 loss of directional control during landing and subsequent go around attempt.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
112007
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SNJ 6T6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SNJ-6

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CONSALVI JAMES V
Address
1126 S GAYLORD ST
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
CO 80210-1827
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot had planned an overhead traffic pattern, which provided for better visibility when he sat in the rear seat. While on downwind the pilot was directed to extend downwind and fly a straight-in approach. The pilot accepted the instructions, knowing his visibility for landing would be restricted and he would likely have to drop the nose of the airplane on approach to see forward during landing. The pilot landed "a bit fast" after dropping the nose, and a light crosswind possibly pushed the airplane right. The pilot over corrected to the left and added power to go around. The airplane skidded left and exited the runway, causing the right main gear to collapse and the right wing and prop to strike the ground. In his statement, the pilot did not indicate there was any malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA246