WALDEN ROBERT VANS AIRCRAFT RV-7A
Williamsburg, VA — September 13, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA381 |
| Event ID | 20240917195130 |
| Location | Williamsburg, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.00000, -76.00000 |
| Airport | WILLIAMSBURG/JAMESTOWN |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | WALDEN ROBERT |
| Model | VANS AIRCRAFT RV-7A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to continue with an unstabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control during a subsequent landing.
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.