Ed_Wischmeyer
Well Known Member
At about 7 PM on Thursday, July 20, an RV-10 was involved in a landing accident on Runway 27 that included a fuel spill.
Being careful not to speculate: a competent observer estimated winds in the pattern to be 20+ knots at 300°, so there was a tailwind component on downwind and on base. He observed a number of airplanes that had their speed under control and landed successfully. Those that were fast did less well.
The accident airplane was observed to achieve high bank angles.
Speaking in generalities: don't be afraid to go around.
Being careful not to speculate: a competent observer estimated winds in the pattern to be 20+ knots at 300°, so there was a tailwind component on downwind and on base. He observed a number of airplanes that had their speed under control and landed successfully. Those that were fast did less well.
The accident airplane was observed to achieve high bank angles.
Speaking in generalities: don't be afraid to go around.