# NTSB Accident NYC04LA012
> **Preiss Vans RV-9A** · 2003-10-19 · Deshler, OH, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04LA012
- **Event ID:** 20031106X01870
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-10-19
- **Location:** Deshler, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.215831, -83.874443
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Preiss
- **Model:** Vans RV-9A
- **Registration:** N786HL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery.  Factor were the pilot's excessive airspeed at touchdown, and his improper use of the wing flaps, by lowering them at touchdown.

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