N956TT

Substantial
None

TRIAD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RV6AS/N: 001

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 9, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA132
Location
Lewisburg, TN
Event ID
20130214X53155
Coordinates
35.500000, -86.800003
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N956TT
Make
TRIAD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1995
Model / ICAO
RV6ARV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ARNOLD JAMES R
Address
7176 BETHEL WAY S
Status
Deregistered
City
SAINT PETERSBURG
State / Zip Code
FL 33712-6000
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot/owner stated that during the approach for landing that he was flying “slightly high and slightly too fast.” In an attempt to salvage the landing the pilot reduced power which resulted in a hard bounce on the runway with the airplane returning to a height of about 15 feet. The pilot then applied power in an attempt to remain airborne but lost directional control of the airplane. As the pilot attempted to regain heading control, he again reduced power which resulted in the left wing impacting the ground, causing the airplane to spin around in a field just west of the taxiway and runway. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA132