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November 7, 2023 · Gaulden William D VANS RV-4 · N2606A
London, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
London, KY
Aircraft
Gaulden William D VANS RV-4 (2006)
Tail Number
N2606A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA039
The pilot purchased the airplane the day prior to the accident. During the landing at the destination airport, the airplane bounced, and the pilot intended to abort the landing; however, he accidentally advanced the elevator trim lever, rather than the throttle lever (which were similarly positioned and shaped). The airplane subsequently touched down a second time nose-low, resulting in damage to the main landing gear and propeller. Several fuselage tubes were also substantially damaged during the landing. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent application of nose down pitch trim during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot purchased the airplane the day prior to the accident. During the landing at the destination airport, the airplane bounced, and the pilot intended to abort the landing; however, he accidentally advanced the elevator trim lever, rather than the throttle lever (which were similarly positioned and shaped). The airplane subsequently touched down a second time nose-low, resulting in damage to the main landing gear and propeller. Several fuselage tubes were also substantially damaged during the landing. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportLondon/Corbin/Magee (0nm NW)
Runway06/2
Runway Length5751 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGaulden William D VANS RV-4
Tail NumberN2606A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC