N616JJ

Substantial
Serious

JAMES D RIGGS RV-10S/N: 40853

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 30, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA467
Location
Lawrenceburg, TN
Event ID
20170731X63342
Coordinates
35.235279, -87.258331
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N616JJ
Make
JAMES D RIGGS
Serial Number
40853
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
RV-10RV10
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
325 W LAUREL DR APT L2
Status
Deregistered
City
MARGATE
State / Zip Code
FL 33063-5306
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane encountered windshear and landed hard. He added that during the bounce, he applied power to go around, but the airplane yawed to the left "severely". The pilot added right rudder and reduced power to abort the takeoff in an attempt to land back on the runway. The airplane "about 6 ft. [above ground level]" continued left and the left wing impacted a ditch. Subsequently, the propeller struck the ground, the airplane rotated 180°, and the airplane came to rest.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

There were no nearby National Weather Service reporting stations. An online commercial weather service provider reported that a nearby station, about the time of the accident, reported wind from 315° @ 1.6 mph, gusting 3.4 mph. The pilot reported sky clear, visibility 10+, temperature 74?, altimeter 29.90, and he observed the wind direction from 270° at a light and variable speed, gusting to 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 35.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA467