Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN11CA550

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N675RE

ATTAWAY ROBERT H RV6A

Analysis

The pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings when he turned too early onto the base leg of the traffic pattern and had to make a steep approach to the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane porpoised several times, causing the nose gear to collapse. The airplane flipped over and departed the side of the runway, causing substantial damage.

Factual Information

The private pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings when he turned too early on the base leg and had to make a steep approach to the runway. Upon touchdown, the airplane porpoised several times and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane flipped over and went off the side of the runway.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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