Pilot Debrief

BORNE CHARLES A III RV-4 near Los Lunas, NM — 2010-10-17

Final reportCEN11CA035
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Date
2010-10-17
Location
Los Lunas, NM, USA
Airport
KE98
Aircraft
BORNE CHARLES A III RV-4
Registration
N353CB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing the airplane bounced. In response, he added engine power, leveled the airplane, and attempted to flare to soften the impact upon touchdown. During the flare, the elevator lost effectiveness sooner than he anticipated and the airplane touched down on the runway surface hard. The airplane veered off to the right side of the runway, impacted a drainage ditch, and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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