No fatalities

Aircraft Bounced During Landing, Veered Left, and Impacted Trees

Holland, MI, United States

On July 28, 2018, a VANS RV9 A was involved in an aviation accident near Holland, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that an airplane bounced during landing. After initiating a go-around, the aircraft veered left, touched down again, and struck trees, sustaining substantial wing damage.

Incident Description and Damage Assessment The pilot reported that the airplane experienced a bounce during the landing phase. In response, the pilot initiated a go-around. During this maneuver, the aircraft veered to the left, touched back down on the ground, and subsequently impacted trees. The investigation noted that the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. ## Mechanical Condition The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. No other mechanical issues were identified in the source material.

Contributing factors

Yaw control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 2018 VANS RV9 A accident near Holland, MI?

A pilot reported that an airplane bounced during landing. After initiating a go-around, the aircraft veered left, touched down again, and struck trees, sustaining substantial wing damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jul 2018 VANS RV9 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 2018 involved a VANS RV9 A, at Holland, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around.