Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. He initiated a go-around, and the airplane then veered left, touched back down on the ground, and impacted trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA466 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 28, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Holland, Michigan
- Nearest airport
- Park Township (HLM)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV9
- N-number
- N899RV
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2006
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.