N888GK

Substantial
None

KILISHEK GEORGE T RV-8S/N: 80006

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 29, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA452
Location
Yadkinville, NC
Event ID
20100829X01735
Coordinates
36.052223, -80.693611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
N888GK
Make
KILISHEK GEORGE T
Serial Number
80006
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV-8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

According to the pilot, he was conducting touch-and-go landings at his home airport. He stated that the flight controls felt "a little mushy" during approach for the first landing, and that "the airplane was more nose high than it should have been." He also stated that the airplane had a "high descent rate" and landed "flat with too much force." Post-accident inspection by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot further stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane, and that he "should have added power" during the landing approach.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA452