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December 19, 2004 · Daniels Vans RV-8 · N204X

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Daniels Vans RV-8
Tail Number
N204X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05CA040

The pilot stated that the landing touchdown and initial landing roll were uneventful. When the tailwheel settled to the runway, the airplane "departed to the left aggressively." The pilot stated that he attempted to correct with full right rudder; however, it was ineffective. The airplane departed the runway to the right. The right main gear caught in the dirt and separated causing substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop.

Full Narrative

On December 19, 2004, at approximately 1130 mountain standard time, a Daniels Vans RV-8, N204X, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it encountered a ground loop during the landing roll at Double Eagle II Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local flight originated at approximately 1000. According to the accident report submitted by the pilot, the landing touchdown and initial landing roll were uneventful. When the tailwheel settled to the runway, the airplane "departed to the left aggressively." The pilot stated that he attempted to correct with full right rudder; however, it was ineffective. The airplane departed the runway to the right. The right main gear caught in the dirt and separated. The main spar in the right wing was buckled, one propeller blade was cracked, and another propeller blade had separated at midspan. An examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportDouble Eagle Ii (1nm SW)
Runway22
Runway Length7400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDaniels Vans RV-8
Tail NumberN204X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAero Engines · IO-360-B1F6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.44 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data