Bounched landing, Van’s Aircraft, Inc. RV-9A, PH-RVN, Hoogeveen Airport
When the RV-9A entered the right-hand circuit for Runway 27, the pilot reported on the frequency of Hoogeveen Radio that he was on the downwind leg and subsequently on right base, with the intention of completing a full stop landing. During final, he once again reported his position and intentions via the radio. According to the pilot, his radio transmissions were received and answered by airport operations. During short final, the pilot once again reported his position. He then observed another aircraft joining Runway 27, to start his takeoff run. The pilot indicated his surprise at this turn of events. According to his statement it took some time before the aircraft started its takeoff run. He considered conducting a go-around, but decided not to do so. In his judgment, in that case, his aircraft would have come too close to the glider airfield, located on the southern side of the runway, or his aircraft would have come too close to the aircraft that had just started its takeoff run. The pilot therefore continued his approach and landed his RV-9A on Runway 27.
After first touching the ground, his aircraft bounced on two occasions. It then tipped forwards onto its nose, briefly remaining vertical, before falling back onto its main wheels. The aircraft suffered damage to the propeller, the spinner and the nosewheel. The pilot and passenger remained unharmed.
As a rule, it is difficult to correct a bounced landing, because the bounces succeed each other so rapidly. The best remedy for any bounced landing is to initiate a go-around immediately following the first bounce.
More information can be found in our Quarterly Aviation Report Q3 2022.
