Summary
On May 23, 2015, a Rogers Homer/rogers Sheila RV 6A (N3086Q) was involved in an incident near Lorain/elyria, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, the left wing lifted up and the stall warning horn sounded. He stated the airplane immediately descended, impacted the ground, and slid off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3086Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, the left wing lifted up and the stall warning horn sounded. He stated the airplane immediately descended, impacted the ground, and slid off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA15CA093