VANS RV9
Holland, MI — July 28, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA466 |
| Event ID | 20180728X14732 |
| Location | Holland, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.79667, -86.16250 |
| Airport | PARK TOWNSHIP |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS |
| Model | RV9 |
| 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 yaw control during a go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. He initiated a go around, the airplane veered left, touched back down on the ground, and impacted trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.