Shortly After Touchdown, The Airplane Bounced And Landed Hard On A Field
Analysis: The pilot reported that, about 40 minutes after departure at an altitude of about 9,500 ft mean sea level (msl), he decided to land off-airport due to severe up and down shaking of the experimental airplane’s empennage. The pilot reduced the throttle setting and initiated a glide. The pilot observed that the airplane remained stable during the glide, with no extreme vibration, and that he was able to manage the descent smoothly. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane bounced and landed hard on a field. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the tail assembly.