N4811EGREEN RICHARD H VAN'S RV7A2023-01-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GREEN RICHARD H VAN'S RV7AS/N: 70455

Summary

On January 31, 2023, a Green Richard H VAN'S RV7A (N4811E) was involved in an incident near Williston, FL. 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 hard landing and subsequent nose over during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improperly secured canopy, and the distraction it created.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4811E.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA153
Location
Williston, FL
Event ID
20230316106903
Coordinates
29.346834, -82.472207
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The hard landing and subsequent nose over during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improperly secured canopy, and the distraction it created.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GREEN RICHARD H
Serial Number
70455
Model / ICAO
VAN'S RV7A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
VIA SAN MARTINO 68
Status
Deregistered
City
CERESARA MN
State / Zip Code
46040
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# ERA23LA153