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May 27, 2007 · Robert J Jackson RV6-A · N955BJ

Summerville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2007
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Summerville, GA
Aircraft
Robert J Jackson RV6-A
Tail Number
N955BJ
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA085

According to a witness, the pilot was on his second attempt to land following a go-around. On the accident landing, the airplane was about 60 feet above the runway, and appeared to the witness to be slow and "mushy." The airplane subsequently stalled, hit the runway hard, bounced twice, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane by an aviation mechanic and an FAA inspector, disclosed no preaccident mechanical anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing flare, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the runway.

Full Narrative

A witness reported that the airplane departed the field at 1030, eastern daylight time, on May 27, 2007. According to the witness the RV6 returned to the airport and attempted to land. The airplane had already made one go-around. On the second attempt the aircraft appeared to be slow and "mushy" at the south end of the runway. The aircraft had traveled about 800 feet down the runway when it stalled approximately 60 feet above the runway. The aircraft descended and "hit hard" and bounced back into the air approximately "30 or 40 feet". No power was applied and the airplane landed hard again. The nose gear of the airplane broke and the airplane nosed over inverted. Examination of the airplane by an A&P mechanic under the supervision of an FAA inspector revealed no anomalies with the aircraft structure or flight control system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWyatt Airport (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length2750 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobert J Jackson RV6-A
Tail NumberN955BJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-360A1F6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time14:57
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data