Vans RV6
Greeley, CO — August 4, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA473 |
| Event ID | 20180804X54219 |
| Location | Greeley, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.42972, -104.64139 |
| Airport | GREELEY-WELD COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV6 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during approach, he airplane encountered the usual amount of sink, he added power, but applied too much back stick. The airplane aerodynamically stalled, landed hard, and the airplane came to rest 1,500 ft down the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
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.