Pilot Debrief

KILISHEK GEORGE T RV-8 near Yadkinville, NC — 2010-08-29

Final reportERA10CA452
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Date
2010-08-29
Location
Yadkinville, NC, USA
Airport
80C
Aircraft
KILISHEK GEORGE T RV-8
Registration
N888GK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was conducting touch-and-go practice takeoff and landings at his home airport. During approach for the first landing, he noted that the flight controls felt less responsive than normal and that the airplane was in a nose-high configuration. The airplane approached the runway at a high descent rate and touched down hard in a level attitude. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane and noted that he should have increased the engine power during the landing approach.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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