Summary
On July 28, 2018, a Vans RV9 (N899RV) was involved in an incident near Holland, MI. 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 yaw control during a go-around.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA466. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N899RV.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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