RV6A - Final Report - N805RV
well, this seems goofy. I feel that it's probably better this pilot move on to something else, other than flying.
https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/ ... 195408/pdf
Analysis
The pilot reported that he made a verbal arrangement with a flight instructor to accompany him on the flight as an instructor and correct him as necessary. During the flight, while on the base leg of the airport traffic pattern, the flight instructor repeatedly stated, “nose down”, however, the pilot believed the airplane’s altitude and airspeed were correct. Subsequently, the pilot realized that the airplane was too low, and he felt the main landing gear “hit” the runway as he increased engine power to abort the landing. The pilot then reduced engine power, the propeller struck the runway, and the airplane came to rest upright on the right side of the runway. The right wing and aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures that precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
