Vans RV 6
Pickens, SC — July 28, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA451 |
| Event ID | 20180730X45055 |
| Location | Pickens, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.81000, -82.70277 |
| Airport | Pickens County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV 6 |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, experimental, amateur-built airplane, he had practiced two takeoffs and landings and decided to refuel the airplane.
After refueling the airplane, he flew one more pattern prior to flying to his home airport. During the flare, the airplane "seemed as if it was being pushed down."
The left wing struck the runway and the airplane landed on the right main landing gear, and then it bounced. The propeller struck the ground and the airplane exited the right side of the runway and stopped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar.
The METAR at the airport about the time of the accident reported that the wind was calm.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.