N262DFGREEN L/GILNER D RV-42022-10-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

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

Summary

On October 07, 2022, a Green L/gilner D RV-4 (N262DF) was involved in an accident near Rowlesburg, WV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N262DF.

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
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