Pilot Debrief

GORDON SCOT A RV-6A near Palouse, WA — 2021-09-15

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Date
2021-09-15
Location
Palouse, WA, USA
Airport
WN26
Aircraft
GORDON SCOT A RV-6A
Registration
N3977G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the first landing for the instrument proficiency check flight, a go-around was initiated. During the second landing attempt, at an airspeed of 70 knots, the airplane touched down and bounced. The airplane bounced multiple times as it continued down the runway and subsequently nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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