Van's RV9 N932JT

Summary

On 11 May 2024 at about 16:55 local time, a Van's RV9 registered N932JT was involved in an accident near Linn Grove, Iowa, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

11 May 2024 at 16:55

Classification

Accident

Location

Linn Grove, Iowa, United States

Nearest airport

Private grass strip

Coordinates

42.8615, -95.2464

Aircraft

Van's RV9

Registration

N932JT

Category

Airplane

Year built

2011

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN24LA183

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s approach resulting in a collision with terrain.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

While approaching the private grass strip to land, the airplane collided with slightly higher terrain. The pilot reported that he had lined up with the grass strip and the airplane developed a sink rate. He increased the throttle control, however the airplane still settled and landed short in a field. In a telephone conversation with the pilot, he reported that he added power but that it was too late. In addition, prior to the day of the accident, the airplane had not flown for about 2 years. The pilot had flown the airplane for a short flight before returning to pick up the passenger for the accident flight. Examination of the airplane by the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspectors did not identify any mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not have a current flight review and the airplane did not have a current inspection.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.