VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12
Oshkosh, WI — June 20, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA159 |
| Event ID | 20150707X05050 |
| Location | Oshkosh, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.98444, -88.57528 |
| Airport | PIONEER |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | RV-12 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's glide path during the final approach, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the final approach to land as part of a formation flight, he was focused on monitoring the airplane that landed in front of him, and his airplane's airspeed indicator. As a result, he inadvertently flew below the normal glide path, impacted terrain, and sheared off the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.