SWEENEY TIMOTHY J RANS S6-ES
Winter Haven, FL — November 13, 2015
Event Information
| Date | November 13, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA053 |
| Event ID | 20151119X04728 |
| Location | Winter Haven, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.06278, -81.75195 |
| Airport | WINTER HAVEN'S GILBERT |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SWEENEY TIMOTHY J |
| Model | RANS S6-ES |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose gear collapse and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an intentional landing on the grass parallel to an asphalt runway, he touched down fast and bounced "slightly." He then became distracted when another pilot reported over the radio that a coyote was crossing the runway. Subsequently, he "let the nose wheel down too early and too quickly." The nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The vertical stabilizer was substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.