# NTSB Accident WPR26LA265
> **VANS RV-7A** · 2026-07-17 · Covington, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR26LA265
- **Event ID:** 20260717203416
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2026-07-17
- **Location:** Covington, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.337292, -122.10364
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** VANS
- **Model:** RV-7A
- **Registration:** N987CW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, nose landing gear collapse, and nose over.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=WPR26LA265) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*