Casualties unknown

2006-04-08: Linwood R. Lawrence VAN'S AIRCRAFT RV-9A (N339DL) — Venice, FL

Venice, FL, US

On April 8, 2006, a Linwood R. Lawrence VAN'S AIRCRAFT RV-9A (registration N339DL) was involved in an aviation accident near Venice, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during final approach, the aircraft had excessive speed and a nose-low attitude, causing the nose gear to hit the runway. After a go-around, the second landing resulted in a scraping sound and damage, with no prior mechanical failures.

Incident Details

A pilot reported an incident involving a landing attempt where the approach speed was too fast, leading to the touchdown point being beyond the optimum. The pilot stated that the aircraft had an inappropriate nose-low attitude, resulting in the nose gear, rather than the main gear, striking the runway with a thump.

Pilot Report

Following the initial hard landing, the pilot executed a go-around. The second approach was improved, with the pilot flaring and landing the airplane on the main landing gear. However, as the nose was lowered, a scraping sound was heard. After stopping the airplane, the pilot observed that the aircraft had sustained damage.

Aftermath

The pilot confirmed that prior to the accident, there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060608X00718. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.