On 4 Aug 2018, a Vans RV6 A was involved in an aviation accident near Greeley, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that during approach, after adding power to counter sink, excessive back stick input caused an aerodynamic stall and hard landing, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
Incident Summary
A pilot reported that during an approach, the airplane encountered the usual amount of sink. The pilot added power but applied too much back stick, causing the airplane to aerodynamically stall. The airplane then landed hard and came to rest approximately 1,500 feet down the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot attributed the hard landing to the excessive back stick input during the approach.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. No other damage details were provided.