N899RV

Substantial
None

VANS RV9S/N: 90537

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 28, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA466
Location
Holland, MI
Event ID
20180728X14732
Coordinates
42.796665, -86.162498
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 yaw control during a go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
90537
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
RV9RV9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV-9A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CRABTREE MARTIN
Address
5154 S LIMIT
City
SEDALIA
State / Zip Code
MO 65301
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. He initiated a go around, the airplane veered left, touched back down on the ground, and impacted trees.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA18CA466