GREEN RICHARD H VAN'S RV7A
Williston, FL — January 31, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 31, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA153 |
| Event ID | 20230316106903 |
| Location | Williston, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.34683, -82.47221 |
| Airport | Williston Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GREEN RICHARD H |
| Model | VAN'S RV7A |
| 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 hard landing and subsequent nose over during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improperly secured canopy, and the distraction it created.
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.