Failed Landing + Go-Around | Extreme Bouncing

One of the most dramatic failed landings I've seen! Van's RV-9A C-GVXG is seen approaching and performing a very bumpy landing attempt before going around and slowly climbing out.
The porpoising was interesting to see, and the slow climb looked slightly concerning with the aircrafts height compared to surrounding buildings and trees.

[@steerwithmyrear]

Good decision to go around. However, going around usually involves actually climbing…

[@nappozulp4199]

We all make mistakes when we are learning to fly and when you’re a pilot you’re always learning. That’s the great thing about it. This pilot tried to land with too much energy…best to fly down the runway until speed slows rather than forcing the plane down. If you’re halfway down the runway and have not slowed enough to flair, just go around. In fact, practice go arounds when you don’t really need to, so you’re comfortable doing them.

[@DezRosswess]

Very strange! the approach looked smooth seemed to have a mind of its own after great catch!

[@TheHDAviation]

So true, it looked like it was going to be a nice landing from the first touch of the runway. I guess there was a little bit too much speed and some gusty conditions.

[@markdavidson8674]

Ouch. The approach and initial touchdown looked ok. 2nd watch I just focussed on the elevator inputs and they tell the story. We've all been there ,however, and nothing got bent. Love your vids.

[@Dbro172]

That’s an RV-9A, the 9’s have a VERY effective elevator!

[@rudyho3790]

yeh...barely heard prop strike ..anybody else??🤔

[@RV7FlyPer]

eh no we have not all been there... but yes the elevator input tells the story.. Too high speed - a small bounce - incorrectly handled - just firewall that throttle and go-around at the first little bounce....

[@railfanpolska]

Excellent filming 🎥👀👌

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much!

[@JelmersAviation]

What an awesome catch and video! Liked!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot!

[@VMBproduction]

OMG! Really extreme Bouncing 😂 Super video and awesome action, Jesse 😅

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks Volker, this landing attempt was a really interesting one to see!

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Very nice capture. Always love seeing approaches from that end.

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much! I love the view from this direction as well.

[@IslandaviationTerceiraAzores]

Wow! Fantastic catch! Awesome scenery

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much!

[@foxxray54]

Wow… what happened here ? Until the first touchdown, everything looks fine. Impressive footage mate.

[@ChimkenNuggers]

Looks like they released backpressure on the elevator too early, which would transfer the weight to the nose of the aircraft and could cause this oscillation if not corrected or if responded to incorrectly.

[@foxxray54]

@@ChimkenNuggers thanks for your feedback.

[@RV7FlyPer]

speeeeeeeeed..... and then it makes a small bounce which is not corrected the right way.

[@yourlocalaviation]

We watched him do three go arounds and then he was able to land. This RV was from Lethbridge one of the first of five planes to arrive that day

[@RV7FlyPer]

ok, maybe a bit more training would help here... a go around is always a good decision though.

[@TheHDAviation]

Oh wow, that’s crazy. I didn’t know they attempted to land that many times. I just got there for this attempt, and I missed their actual landing.

[@BAVBavarianAviationVideonews]

Wow that was a very bumby landing...😂 Great footage Jesse👌 Thumbs up👍😉

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much Martin. This attempt was really an interesting one to see!

[@NewHorizonsTravel]

The approach appeared peculiar as it glided effortlessly, almost as if it had a will of its own following an impressive catch. Have a nice day 👍💖💞

[@lucaas]

Fantastic catch! Would you be okay with me featuring this in my series Weekly Dose of Aviation? Of course you will be credited both in the video and in the description. Thanks!

[@mylosairplanefan]

Wow! another very interesting clip. Weird bouncing for sure. Nice footage mate!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks Mylos, this attempt was interesting to see!

[@PLANEMANIA747]

Absolutely beautiful catch 😍

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much!

[@KiwiPlaneVideos]

Nicer video Jesse 😅😅 You do definitely get to see some interesting landings here to say the least lol

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks James, this attempt was definitely an interesting one to see!

[@matthiashaenni]

Definitely a bumpy landing, hopping like a rabbit. Looks quite scary. Thanks for filming and sharing, Jesse!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks Matt, this was definitely one of the more interesting landing attempts I have seen. I've never witnessed bouncing like that before.

[@matthiashaenni]

@@TheHDAviation Well, this multiplies the landing fee ;)

[@wds6900]

Glad the PIC re-assessed the situation in time and made it out with enough runway. This could've had a much worse ending.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Great video

[@mickeymcnaughton2555]

Nah. It's not like you seem to think. This aircraft operator is contracted by many Canadian general aviation aerodrome owners to assist with the compounding of runway material. If the filming had continued you might have seen him come in for more rolling runs later on. The concrete surface at this particular aerodrome had been reported as being annoyingly uneven, and it needed to be flattened out a little.

[@clarkstonguy1065]

Should have added power at the top of the 2nd or 3rd bounce to cushion the drop to the runway instead of waiting until it was on the ground. Was likely carrying extra speed on the approach because of the gusty wind, but too much speed isn't your friend on landing.

[@camsmeltzer9388]

What went wrong? Three tires on the centerline…. Pull power to IDLE! Sink was impressive when they pulled the flaps out on ascent. Glad no one was hurt but you’ll need some more instruction.

[@kojiyuki]

Perfect capture my friend😀 very nice video😀 Greetings from Japan

[@TheHDAviation]

Thank you!

[@ZRHSPOTTER-sw3ot]

Outstanding catch was really a crazy landing liked

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot, this one was interesting to see!

[@gjswilson]

First time I've seen a bumpy runway cause a go-around

[@mattshaffer5935]

Damn almost balled it up! PIO. That climb out was scaaaary!

[@RamblerMan68]

No lie...geezuz...hostile terrain..climb, climb, climb!

[@Ephedrin666]

@@RamblerMan68 the whole thing looks like he caught a gust during landing which led to the bouncing, then during climbout he opted for speed rather than altitude which was definitely the right decision with that wind. You won't go anywhere if you pitch for best climb and then a gust hits you from the side. I think there is enough space ahead, it looks close due to the zoom.

[@RamblerMan68]

@@Ephedrin666 lol

[@PiefacePete46]

​​@@Ephedrin666 : That's the way I saw it too... he was on the ground and at the point where the wings had almost no lift, when a gust popped him up and left him stranded with minimal control authority. He made the best of a bad situation, even if it was not pretty. If you study the approach, he seems to take forever to reach the runway. The camera never lies, but it can stretch the truth sometimes... I suspect it has a HUGE lens that makes the airspace look much tighter than it actually is. I am not familiar with the location, but that is the way it looks to me.

[@jonathanspencer4960]

Wow - interesting. He didn't get any flaps down until about 5 seconds before touchdown. Maybe he needed to set up for final much earlier and get correct attitude and approach speed settled in sooner? He also put the flaps up again very soon after lift off. The extra lift generated by the flaps would probably have been useful for the upwind leg. That sink after takeoff didn't look good.

[@bollewillem1]

00:41 You landed the plane, but than it became a strange touch and go.

[@EURAMBLER]

Good sharing 👌 😀

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot!

[@SimonButler]

Even the climb out on go around looked strange. It definitely seemed gusty, but I'm really not sure what kept their speed up so much on roll out that they bounced so late and then started oscillating.

[@GoshenOatley]

Basically they don't know what they're doing. It's not hard to see.

[@marsgal42]

I've porpoised my Musketeer. It's no fun. The only fix is to go around and get it right the next time.

[@TheHDAviation]

It must not be fun at all from inside the aircraft, this is the first time I've ever witnessed it that badly in person.

[@AviationAirPlaneTV]

Nice video

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot!

[@n10485]

Wow. Too much elevator input. Glad to see the RV has a good thrust/weight ratio and was able to get out of that jam quickly. Poor guy/gal, was too embarrassed to come back. 😛

[@jeromemervelet54]

Ouch. No break gear but visit is necessary... impressive video😮

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks Jerome, I've never seen bouncing like this before!

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

I’ve heard of having a little spring in your step. But that was scary ridiculous.

[@portnuefflyer]

Luckily for him, you preserved the landing for all of us to comment on, ha ha! PIO....

[@afspotter88]

What a catch liked

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@blancolirio]

PIO off the nose gear…

[@IngoWalter-dh3vk]

Greath new week for you,

[@alainbouet5799]

Too fast and no control. Dangerous. Ouf go around but limit.

[@wayneschenk5512]

Looks like the pilot gave up flying the plane at touch down.

[@TheFlightLevel]

I fly the same airplane. He didn’t use enough flaps on final to slow down and touched down too fast with lots of energy. Lucky to get away with no damage!

[@shannonwhitaker9630]

This is what happens when you are flying behind the airplane. The situation becomes a series of late reactions rather than planned preemptive proper actions. The low staggering go-around turn-out was an abortion all in itself.

[@t34bravo]

He probably logged three touch-n-go's and now is current.

[@spotterrodrigues]

nice!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@renegadeflyer2]

The pilot allowed the nose to drop, and proceded to over control. My instructor would say. Good thing we are not landing 182. After allowing the nose wheel drop to soon and hard, putting unneeded stress on the plane. Keep the nose up. Live and learn. If things are not looking good go around. Earlier the better.

[@edostuff]

Wow, wind did a number on this one.

[@ChimkenNuggers]

Probably just released backpressure on the elevator too early. Never stop flying the plane until it's stopped and shut off!

[@supersonique001]

Just a little too fast me thinks, those types of aircraft can be very slippery!

[@davewatson2124]

Did he come back for another landing ? If so why no video of it ?

[@TheHDAviation]

Yes, they did come back and land. I was filming a different aircraft and this one snuck up on me and I missed the landing.

[@alexanyanEVN]

Completely watch

[@lauriejones3198]

Far too much airspeed on touchdown. It is impossible to bounce if the power is off and the aircraft is held off to touchdown at point of stall. It's as simple as that.

[@rileycanuck3752]

that runway is ridiculous. they need to level it out and resurface. that same bump/jump is seen in all of your other videos as well. most of the heavier certified planes make it over ok but in this case it's a tricky combination of a very light airplane, very springy underdamped landing gear, and a headwind. the bump/jump lifts the plane up after a decent touchdown, the springy underdamped landing gear bounces it up again after touching down a second and a third time, and the headwind component created enough lift to catch the wing and lift it higher still. looking up the specs on this plane, it can take off and land in as little as 300ft. good decision to power up and get the heck out of there. pilot made a good initial landing in a strong crosswind. the climb out was also affected by the strong wind and this small very light plane was fighting with it the whole way. the question here is, was he trying to land in windy conditions that exceeded the spec of the airplane?

[@RLVIDEOS2024]

*Awesome 😮* Great Catch

[@TheHDAviation]

This one was interesting to see!

[@dannywilliamson3340]

Wow....and that was with the optional training wheel installed under the nose! Clearly a case of someone attempting to "teach themselves" how to fly.

[@RelativeWind]

Went around and never showed there face there again 😂😂

[@JakesAviation]

Wow another one! 😂 What is up with these guys and the bad landings lol Great catch!!

[@UnionCountyPhotography]

It’s pretty common with general aviation lol, I’ve seen a lot at my local GA airport

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks Jake, this one was pretty crazy to see. I have never witnessed bouncing quite like that before.

[@pittss2c601]

You move the stick around like that on a sensitive aerobatic airplane like a Pitts Special and you will loose the aircraft.

[@TheFlyingZulu]

Does anybody know what airport this is at?

[@TheHDAviation]

This was filmed at CZNL in Nelson, British Columbia.

[@mothmagic1]

Another example of a sensible decision which should have been made far earlier

[@smacfe]

Some folks are just hard on the equipment.

[@jayrermars8493]

Which airport is this please?

[@TheHDAviation]

This is CZNL in Nelson, British Columbia.

[@jayrermars8493]

@@TheHDAviation Excellent, thanks.

[@AndreaJobPicanello]

Forse non sa che, se non riduce il motore, l'aereo continua a tentare di volare. Sarebbe meglio che qualcuno glielo spiegasse...

[@waynebeasley8700]

Well, that was entertaining…..!

[@scottmonroe6522]

Need to go back to flight school,must land on the main gear only then lower the nosewheel!

[@davidwheatcroft2797]

Yes, I would rather be in the air than on the ground. Not happy? Full power and fly away.

[@gort8203]

What's the deal with everybody calling a touch-and-go a go-around?

[@jonasbaine3538]

This was not a planned touch and go. This could have easily been a fatal crash due to loss of control on the ground or during that extremely low climb-out.

[@gort8203]

@@jonasbaine3538 I don't care if it was planned or not, it was a touch-and-go rather than a go-around. Go around means you abort the approach and don't land. This airplane landed. The fact that the ham-fisted pilot made ugly control inputs post touchdown does not change the fact that the plane landed.

[@mgd3333]

It's been a long time since I've seen such poor landing technique...Holy cow when was your last BFR?!

[@petegoldmanmd5758]

I think that was intentional.

[@stevemelton966]

too fast on landing, classic porpoise, added power just in time....

[@bcpilot]

I was there and watched this exciting event! I thought he was a little fast, too, but the winds were gusty with a crosswind making for a challenging landing at times. It was a little stressfull watching him climb out because he didn't seem to be climbing very much. A couple other planes that morning also had challenges landing and did go-arounds.

[@texasfly9925]

@@bcpilot. Windy? I wasn’t there, so I’ll trust what you’re saying. But I don’t see hardly any movement of the trees in the background as he’s landing. When it’s windy around here, you can definitely see the trees moving….🧐

[@bcpilot]

@@texasfly9925 It was gusty winds up to about 15 or more knots coming off the adjacent lake. Note the windsock at 0:50. it can be a tricky field during these windy periods, with wind direction changing 90 degrees sometimes. Don't know where you're from but maybe fly up here one day; Nelson is a great little city!

[@lewisparker4488]

Not everyone were meant to fly, he better limit himself to walking to keep away from PIO. He had to work to botch that landing.

[@simonbaxter8001]

That's NOT what you want to subject an RV's nose leg to! He was lucky it didn't fail on him ... wouldn't be the first time though. The go-around should have been initiated after the first bounce based on RV's reputation. Don't under stand why after power was applied, he still let the nose drop. Just put on full power, set the nose up attitude ... and HOLD it!

[@myadventuresinflight]

It was all intentional, so settle down everyone.

[@gawebm]

Huh? Why would anyone risk an RV nose collapse intentionally? That makes no sense.

[@maxj0930]

“Landing “…”option”…”landing!”…”option!”…aaaahh,screw it ; they don’t have avgas here. Gonna leave before someone films this crappy lan- oh, nvrmnd, too late…”

[@bernardanderson3758]

Someone who flying the RV6 was so embarrassed on their approach to landing turns into something that could have been avoided