Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, the airplane bounced while landing with a crosswind from the right. The airplane subsequently drifted left, exited the paved runway and collided with a tree. The fuselage and left wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR22LA185 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 23, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Prineville, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Dry Creek Airpark Og21 (S39)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV-6A
- N-number
- N811RF
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1999
- 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.