Pilot Debrief

CALVIN NATE H CALVIN-VELOCITY near Sebastian, FL — 2011-10-06

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Date
2011-10-06
Location
Sebastian, FL, USA
Airport
X26
Aircraft
CALVIN NATE H CALVIN-VELOCITY
Registration
N67WR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was practicing touch-and-go landings, and, as the airplane turned onto final approach, the wind caused the wings to rock. The airplane became too low on the approach, and the pilot added full power; however, the airplane impacted trees just prior to the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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