ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297302
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| Date: | Sunday 12 May 2002 |
| Time: | 15:15 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-4 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6579B |
| MSN: | |
| Total airframe hrs: | 360 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Santa Ynez, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Santa Ynez Airport, CA (SQA/KIZA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The amateur-built airplane collided with the ground during an attempted go-around from runway 26. The pilot reported he was on final approach when a gust of wind caused the airplane to balloon up. He elected to go-around and added full power, then retracted the flaps. During this time, the airplane was drifting off the left side of the runway. The pilot stated that the airplane "apparently stalled" and settled to the ground. The left wing contacted the ground, followed by the airplane's nose. He estimated that the winds were from 260 degrees at 10 mph, with gusts from 15 to 20 mph. The pilot stated he had recently purchased the airplane.
Probable Cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in a stall/mush. The gusting winds, recent purchase of airplane, and premature raising of the flaps were factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX02LA160
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 16:57 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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