Frederick R Goenne Glastar
Recklaw, TX — October 23, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Recklaw, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.83972, -94.96111 |
| Airport | Flying M Ranch Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA036 |
| Event ID | 20101026X33239 |
Aircraft
| Make | Frederick R Goenne |
| Model | Glastar |
| Registration # | N2814D |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a rough runway surface.
Full Narrative
According to a written statement from the pilot, during the landing to runway 20 (3,500 feet by 50 feet, turf) the nosewheel impacted a "significant hump" on the approach end of the runway. The nose gear collapsed, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The left wing was crushed aft and broken and the vertical stabilizer was bent. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane. In a follow-up conversation, the pilot reported that he was previously aware of the rough runway environment.
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.