FISHER RV-7A
Brodhead, WI — July 26, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA472 |
| Event ID | 20090729X03413 |
| Location | Brodhead, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.60939, -89.36980 |
| Airport | Brodhead Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | FISHER |
| Model | RV-7A |
| 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 and recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The airplane touched down and bounced during landing on runway 27 (2,430 feet by 155 feet, turf). The nose landing gear collapsed during a bounce when it impacted a rise in the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest on its canopy and vertical stabilizer resulting in substantial damage to the stabilizer and firewall. The pilot stated to the Federal Aviation Administration that he landed "hot". The pilot and passenger were uninjured.
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.