GREEN L/GILNER D RV-4
ROWLESBURG, WV — October 7, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 7, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA010 |
| Event ID | 20221007106085 |
| Location | ROWLESBURG, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.35012, -79.67289 |
| Airport | Cheat Island |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | GREEN L/GILNER D |
| Model | RV-4 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed/angle-of-attack during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain.
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.