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May 23, 2004 · Glenn L Smith RV-8 · N767GS

Boulder City, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Boulder City, NV
Aircraft
Glenn L Smith RV-8
Tail Number
N767GS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX04CA231

During the landing roll the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a runway distance remaining sign. The UNICOM airport advisory reported winds as 120 degrees, variable 10 to 15 knots with gusts, and landing on runway 9R. The pilot visually checked the windsock and noted it indicating southeasterly. He made an uneventful tail wheel landing on runway 9R. As the airplane's speed reached 45 knots during the landing roll, a strong gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right. Despite left rudder, left brake, and left aileron inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was a sudden wind shift.

Full Narrative

On May 23, 2004, at 1040 Pacific daylight time, a Smith RV-8, N767GS, collided with an object during the landing roll at Boulder City Municipal Airport, Boulder City, Nevada. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The airline transport pilot and single passenger were not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight originated at Boulder City at 1010. The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he was returning to the airport after a quick maintenance flight. The Boulder City UNICOM airport advisory reported winds as 120 degrees, variable 10 to 15 knots with gusts, and landing on runway 9R. The pilot visually checked the windsock and noted it indicating southeasterly. He made an uneventful tail wheel landing on runway 9R. As the airplane's speed reached 45 knots during the landing roll, a strong gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right. Despite left rudder, left brake, and left aileron inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a runway distance remaining sign.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 PDT
Nearest AirportBoulder City Municipal (0nm)
Runway9R
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftGlenn L Smith RV-8
Tail NumberN767GS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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