Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 23, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA093
Location
Lorain/Elyria, OH
Event ID
20150528X55026
Coordinates
41.344165, -82.177780
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 failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
RV 6A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-6A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MCGINTY KEVIN P
Address
1607 SIENNA DR
City
MELBOURNE
State / Zip Code
FL 32934-9006
Country
United States
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