N262DF

Substantial
Serious

GREEN L/GILNER D RV-4S/N: 1969

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 7, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA010
Location
ROWLESBURG, WV
Event ID
20221007106085
Coordinates
39.350119, -79.672892
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed/angle-of-attack during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N262DF
Make
GREEN L/GILNER D
Serial Number
1969
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
RV-4RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CLINTHORNE DAVID W
Address
10 ROSECROFT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
VA 22407-2345
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# ERA23LA010