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August 29, 2010 · Kilishek George T RV-8 · N888GK
Yadkinville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Yadkinville, NC
Aircraft
Kilishek George T RV-8
Tail Number
N888GK
Operator
Steele Jeffrey B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA452
According to the pilot, he was conducting touch-and-go practice takeoff and landings at his home airport. During approach for the first landing, he noted that the flight controls felt less responsive than normal and that the airplane was in a nose-high configuration. The airplane approached the runway at a high descent rate and touched down hard in a level attitude. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane and noted that he should have increased the engine power during the landing approach.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was conducting touch-and-go landings at his home airport. He stated that the flight controls felt "a little mushy" during approach for the first landing, and that "the airplane was more nose high than it should have been." He also stated that the airplane had a "high descent rate" and landed "flat with too much force." Post-accident inspection by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot further stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane, and that he "should have added power" during the landing approach.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:32 EDT
Nearest AirportLone Hickory Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKilishek George T RV-8
Tail NumberN888GK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteele Jeffrey B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time16:32
Weather SourceWFAC