Pilot Debrief

KUMHYR DAVID B VANS RV-8A near Elberta, AL — 2022-09-14

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Date
2022-09-14
Location
Elberta, AL, USA
Airport
AL55
Aircraft
KUMHYR DAVID B VANS RV-8A
Registration
N955DK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot described that during the landing approach to the turf runway, while about 50 feet above the runway threshold, he reduced engine power and the airplane began to descend rapidly. He responded by increasing engine power, but the airplane impacted the ground and nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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