N2606A

Substantial
None

GAULDEN WILLIAM D VANS RV-4S/N: 3270

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA039
Location
London, KY
Event ID
20231116193392
Coordinates
37.086889, -84.077389
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadvertent application of nose down pitch trim during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GAULDEN WILLIAM D
Serial Number
3270
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
VANS RV-4DH4T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV-4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GARRARD MARK E
Address
6545 MAHOGANY RIDGE DR
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89523-2857
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# ERA24LA039