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July 28, 2018 · Vans RV9 A · N899RV
Holland, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Holland, MI
Aircraft
Vans RV9 A (2006)
Tail Number
N899RV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA466
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. He initiated a go-around, and the airplane then veered left, touched back down on the ground, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Yaw control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. He initiated a go around, the airplane veered left, touched back down on the ground, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. 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 Time09:50 EDT
Nearest AirportPark Township (0nm NNW)
Runway05
Runway Length2999 ft
Runway Width59 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV9 A
Tail NumberN899RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC