N257RV

Substantial
None

FISHER RV-7AS/N: 73086

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 26, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA472
Location
Brodhead, WI
Event ID
20090729X03413
Coordinates
42.609386, -89.369796
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FISHER
Serial Number
73086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
RV-7ARV7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-7A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CREWS JAMES M
Address
103 OTHA HOLT RD
City
MILAN
State / Zip Code
TN 38358-6282
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane touched down and bounced during landing on runway 27 (2,430 feet by 155 feet, turf). The nose landing gear collapsed during a bounce when it impacted a rise in the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest on its canopy and vertical stabilizer resulting in substantial damage to the stabilizer and firewall. The pilot stated to the Federal Aviation Administration that he landed "hot". The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA472