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January 14, 2018 · Harrop Blake RV 7 A · N4163B
Death Valley National Park, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Death Valley National Park, CA
Aircraft
Harrop Blake RV 7 A (2005)
Tail Number
N4163B
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA103
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, about 2 to 3 ft above the ground, he reduced power, and the airplane aerodynamically stalled. The airplane landed hard and then bounced, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane then came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the canopy and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, about 2 to 3 ft. above the ground, he reduced power and the airplane aerodynamically stalled. The airplane landed hard, bounced, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the canopy and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PST
Nearest AirportFurnace Creek (0nm NNW)
Runway15
Runway Length3065 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHarrop Blake RV 7 A
Tail NumberN4163B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 25 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC