ROGERS HOMER/ROGERS SHEILA RV 6A
Lorain/Elyria, OH — May 23, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 23, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA093 |
| Event ID | 20150528X55026 |
| Location | Lorain/Elyria, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.34417, -82.17778 |
| Airport | LORAIN COUNTY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROGERS HOMER/ROGERS SHEILA |
| Model | RV 6A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, the left wing lifted up and the stall warning horn sounded. He stated the airplane immediately descended, impacted the ground, and slid off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.