DEKKINGA VANS RV-7A
Jenison, MI — August 27, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA545 |
| Event ID | 20090827X01036 |
| Location | Jenison, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.93583, -85.80500 |
| Airport | Jenison Riverview |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | DEKKINGA |
| Model | VANS 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he executed a simulated engine out approach abeam the numbers at the end of the runway. He established a 500 foot per minute descent on the base leg to final. He angled the airplane toward the touchdown zone with the left wing slightly low. He reported that when the airplane was at 30 feet above ground level, he applied power and the nose pitched up 20 – 30 degrees. The left wing scraped the pavement, the airplane veered off the runway, and the airplane nosed over.
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.