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September 14, 2022 · Kumhyr David B VANS RV-8A · N955DK
Elberta, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Elberta, AL
Aircraft
Kumhyr David B VANS RV-8A (2004)
Tail Number
N955DK
Operator
R&V Properties
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA423
The pilot described that during the landing approach to the turf runway, while about 50 feet above the runway threshold, he reduced engine power and the airplane began to descend rapidly. He responded by increasing engine power, but the airplane impacted the ground and nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot described that during the landing approach to the turf runway, while about 50 feet above the runway threshold, he reduced engine power and the airplane began to descend rapidly. He responded by increasing engine power, but the airplane impacted the ground and nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSHIELDS (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2175 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKumhyr David B VANS RV-8A
Tail NumberN955DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorR&V Properties
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time12:56