Pilot Debrief

CHRISTOPHER VANS RV-4 near Wendover, UT — 2009-07-10

Final reportWPR09CA370
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Date
2009-07-10
Location
Wendover, UT, USA
Airport
ENV
Aircraft
CHRISTOPHER VANS RV-4
Registration
N202CL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

As the pilot maneuvered the airplane into a flare, its tail wheel touched down on the runway surface. The pilot applied full power in an effort to abort the landing. The resulting torque from the power increase led to the airplane's nose veering to the left. The airplane ground looped to the left leaving the runway surface. The wings both impacted the ground and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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