On 17 Aug 2017, a BOYD BRUCE RV4 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Yerington, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounded landing and subsequent loss of directional control. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
During landing, a tailwheel airplane bounced three times, veered left off the runway, and nosed over after the nosewheel impacted a sandbar. The empennage sustained substantial damage.
Accident Description
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane bounced. On the third bounce, it veered off the runway to the left. The nosewheel then impacted a sandbar, causing the airplane to nosed over.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Administrative Note
The pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained