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May 9, 2022 · Justice Frank K VANS RV-6A NO Series · N7FJ
Hendersonville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hendersonville, NC
Aircraft
Justice Frank K VANS RV-6A NO Series (1997)
Tail Number
N7FJ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA232
The pilot reported that following a normal approach to landing, about 20 ft above the runway he encountered a “slight tail wind.” He reported that at this point, “I should have gone around” but he believed the landing was salvageable. Subsequently, the airplane touched down hard, and he maneuvered the airplane off the runway into grass where the airplane nosed over. The empennage and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to go-around during an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following a normal approach to landing, about 20 ft above the runway he encountered a “slight tail wind.” He reported that at this point, “I should have gone around” but he believed the landing was salvageable. Subsequently, the airplane touched down hard, and he maneuvered the airplane off the runway into grass where the airplane nosed over. The empennage and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHendersonville Airport (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3075 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJustice Frank K VANS RV-6A NO Series
Tail NumberN7FJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 45 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time11:54
Weather SourceWFAC