GAULDEN WILLIAM D VANS RV-4
London, KY — November 7, 2023
Event Information
| Date | November 7, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA039 |
| Event ID | 20231116193392 |
| Location | London, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.08689, -84.07739 |
| Airport | LONDON/CORBIN/MAGEE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GAULDEN WILLIAM D |
| Model | VANS RV-4 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NR |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent application of nose down pitch trim during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.
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.