Vans RV 6
Clovis, NM — June 17, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA185 |
| Event ID | 20200617X70035 |
| Location | Clovis, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.42667, -103.07750 |
| Airport | Clovis Muni |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s aft center of gravity at the time of the accident.
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.