Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA15CA093

Lorain/Elyria, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N3086Q

ROGERS HOMER/ROGERS SHEILA RV 6A

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during the landing flare, the left wing lifted up and the stall warning horn sounded. He stated the airplane immediately descended, impacted the ground, and slid off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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