N447PHARTZ PAUL RV-6A2022-03-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HARTZ PAUL RV-6AS/N: 108

Summary

On March 17, 2022, a Hartz Paul RV-6A (N447P) was involved in an accident near Lake City, FL. 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 landing flare, which resulted in overload bending of the nose landing gear leg and subsequent nose-over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N447P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 17, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA164
Location
Lake City, FL
Event ID
20220323104819
Coordinates
30.150734, -82.661017
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 landing flare, which resulted in overload bending of the nose landing gear leg and subsequent nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HARTZ PAUL
Serial Number
108
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV-6ARV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-6A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JONES THOMAS C
Address
1700 PENSACOLA LN
City
FRIENDSWOOD
State / Zip Code
TX 77546-6007
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# ERA22LA164