# NTSB FTW76DRG17: Volksplane VP-1, N21DM, Marion, TX, August 31, 1975

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: August 31, 1975
- Place: Marion, TX · MARION, TX
- Location: 29.5723° N, 98.1424° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Marion, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.5723&lon=-98.1424&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 24, 1975
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 150972
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW76DRG17
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG17

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2324  75/8/31    MARION,TX           VOLKSPLANE VP-1     CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 36, 503
        TIME - 1700                    N21DM               PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 115 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ZUEHL
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          MARION,TX                   LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           HARD LANDING                                             LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
           GEAR COLLAPSED                                           LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
        FACTOR(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
           AIRFRAME - FUSELAGE: WINDSHIELDS,WINDOWS,CANOPIES
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY SECURED
        REMARKS- CANOPY CAME LOOSE ON FINAL APCH. PLT TRIED TO CLOSE CANOPY DRG LDG.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N21DM](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N21DM-2013-08-07), registration cancelled 2013-08-07, S/N 001, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: VOLKSPLANE VP-1
- Registry model: [Mccormick VOLKSPLANE VP-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/mccormick-volksplane-vp-1) (registry code 0563514) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Zuehl

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19750831026749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750831026749A), Aug 31, 1975: Amtr 0563541, Marion, TX, Substantial damage. Canopy came loose on final apch. Plt tried to close canopy drg ldg.

## Other investigations on N21DM (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW76FRG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRG48), Apr 26, 1976: Volksplane VP-1 (N21DM), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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