N725DWWEISS DENIS SPARROW II2021-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

WEISS DENIS SPARROW IIS/N: CA3-323

Summary

On July 30, 2021, a Weiss Denis SPARROW II (N725DW) was involved in an accident near Oshkosh, WI. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, a loss of control, and runway excursion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA344. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N725DW.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 30, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA344
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Event ID
20210730103593
Coordinates
43.969906, -88.562572
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, a loss of control, and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WEISS DENIS
Serial Number
CA3-323
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
SPARROW IIDH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PICKENS WILLIAM DALE
Address
1673 N MERRILL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MERRILL
State / Zip Code
MI 48637-9538
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA344