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September 15, 2021 · Gordon Scot A RV-6A · N3977G
Palouse, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2021
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Palouse, WA
Aircraft
Gordon Scot A RV-6A (2011)
Tail Number
N3977G
Operator
Carter Jason J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA346
The pilot reported that, during the first landing for the instrument proficiency check flight, a go-around was initiated. During the second landing attempt, at an airspeed of 70 knots, the airplane touched down and bounced. The airplane bounced multiple times as it continued down the runway and subsequently nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. 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-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the first landing for the instrument proficiency check flight, a go-around was initiated. During the second landing attempt, at an airspeed of 70 knots, the airplane touched down and bounced. The airplane bounced multiple times as it continued down the runway and subsequently nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. 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 Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSchoepflin (0nm WSW)
Runway04/2
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGordon Scot A RV-6A
Tail NumberN3977G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarter Jason J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 66 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC