Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA264
Location
Rockwell City, IA
Event ID
20140529X41746
Coordinates
42.387779, -94.618614
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 which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
RV 4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV 4
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VETTERMAN LARRY D
Address
13020 BAY VIEW LN
City
HOT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
SD 57747-7430
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while landing she applied aft pressure on the control stick to flare the airplane and lost sight of the runway seeing only the nose of the airplane. She reduced pressure on the control stick and the passenger said "stick forward". The pilot stated that she didn't know how far forward she moved the control stick. The airplane subsequently impacted the runway and nosed down before settling back onto the landing gear. The airplane sustained damage to the propeller, cowl, landing gear and firewall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA264