TRIAD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RV6A
Lewisburg, TN — February 9, 2013
Event Information
| Date | February 9, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA132 |
| Event ID | 20130214X53155 |
| Location | Lewisburg, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.50000, -86.80000 |
| Airport | Ellington Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TRIAD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY |
| Model | RV6A |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner stated that during the approach for landing that he was flying “slightly high and slightly too fast.” In an attempt to salvage the landing the pilot reduced power which resulted in a hard bounce on the runway with the airplane returning to a height of about 15 feet. The pilot then applied power in an attempt to remain airborne but lost directional control of the airplane. As the pilot attempted to regain heading control, he again reduced power which resulted in the left wing impacting the ground, causing the airplane to spin around in a field just west of the taxiway and runway. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.