N838WTVANS RV72021-08-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

VANS RV7S/N: 70556

Summary

On August 21, 2021, a Vans RV7 (N838WT) was involved in an accident near Mount Holly, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a touchdown on the nose gear first, resulting in damage to the nose gear and a runway excursion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA337. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N838WT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 21, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA337
Location
Mount Holly, NJ
Event ID
20210825103749
Coordinates
39.942889, -74.845750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a touchdown on the nose gear first, resulting in damage to the nose gear and a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
70556
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV7RV7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV7A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SANZO HOBART L
Address
46 CHELSEA PL
City
SOUTHAMPTON
State / Zip Code
NJ 08088-1110
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA337