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N242VA accident description

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Crash location 43.984444°N, 88.575278°W
Nearest city Oshkosh, WI
44.050818°N, 88.507613°W
5.7 miles away
Tail number N242VA
Accident date 20 Jun 2015
Aircraft type Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

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.

NTSB 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.

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