KILISHEK GEORGE T RV-8
Yadkinville, NC — August 29, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 29, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA452 |
| Event ID | 20100829X01735 |
| Location | Yadkinville, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.05222, -80.69361 |
| Airport | Lone Hickory Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | KILISHEK GEORGE T |
| Model | RV-8 |
| 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 pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was conducting touch-and-go landings at his home airport. He stated that the flight controls felt "a little mushy" during approach for the first landing, and that "the airplane was more nose high than it should have been." He also stated that the airplane had a "high descent rate" and landed "flat with too much force." Post-accident inspection by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot further stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane, and that he "should have added power" during the landing approach.
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.