N811WJNEAR WILLIAM J RV-7A2025-02-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

NEAR WILLIAM J RV-7AS/N: 70685

Summary

On February 05, 2025, a Near William J RV-7A (N811WJ) was involved in an accident near Weirsdale, FL. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA109. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N811WJ.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA109
Location
Weirsdale, FL
Event ID
20250205199651
Coordinates
28.961929, -81.891471
Nearest Airport
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NEAR WILLIAM J
Serial Number
70685
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
RV-7ARV7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-7A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEAR WILLIAM J
Address
16160 SE 179TH ST
City
WEIRSDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 32195-4110
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# ERA25LA109