No fatalities

28 Jul 2018: Vans RV 6 — Pickens, SC

Pickens, SC, United States

On 28 Jul 2018, a Vans RV 6 Undesignat was involved in an aviation accident near Pickens, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An experimental amateur-built tailwheel airplane struck a wing on the runway during landing, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Incident Overview

An experimental amateur-built tailwheel airplane experienced a landing incident during a flight at an unspecified airport. The pilot had completed two takeoffs and landings before refueling the aircraft. Following refueling, the pilot flew one additional traffic pattern prior to heading to his home airport.

Sequence of Events

During the flare for landing, the pilot reported that the airplane "seemed as if it was being pushed down." Subsequently, the left wing struck the runway. The airplane then contacted the runway on the right main landing gear, bounced, and the propeller struck the ground. The aircraft exited the right side of the runway and came to a stop.

Damage Assessment

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. No other damage details were provided in the source.

Weather Conditions

The METAR weather observation at the airport around the time of the accident indicated calm wind conditions.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained