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August 21, 2021 · Vans RV7 A · N838WT
Mount Holly, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mount Holly, NJ
Aircraft
Vans RV7 A (2021)
Tail Number
N838WT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA337
The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable as he entered the pattern for landing. All parameters were normal until he flared the airplane for landing. The main gear touched down and the airplane bounced. As the pilot continued the landing attempt, the nose gear touched down first and the airplane immediately veered to the left, departed the runway into the soft ground, and nosed over. The empennage and upper fuselage sustained substantial damage and the pilot had minor injuries. An examination of the nose landing gear revealed that it bent over during the impact. No mechanical malfunction of the nose gear was found. Scrape marks on the runway were consistent with contact on the strut.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a touchdown on the nose gear first, resulting in damage to the nose gear and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable as he entered the pattern for landing. All parameters were normal until he flared the airplane for landing. The main gear touched down and the airplane bounced. As the pilot continued the landing attempt, the nose gear touched down first and the airplane immediately veered to the left, departed the runway into the soft ground, and nosed over. The empennage and upper fuselage sustained substantial damage and the pilot had minor injuries. An examination of the nose landing gear revealed that it bent over during the impact. No mechanical malfunction of the nose gear was found. Scrape marks on the runway were consistent with contact on the strut.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSouth Jersey Rgnl (0nm N)
Runway08/2
Runway Length3881 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV7 A
Tail NumberN838WT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC