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May 20, 2007 · Luciani RV8 · N188LC
Tomball, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Location
Tomball, TX
Aircraft
Luciani RV8
Tail Number
N188LC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07CA122
According to the commercial pilot, the preflight inspection revealed a low right tire with 20 pounds of pressure. He serviced the tire prior to the test flight to 35 pounds pressure; however, following a normal, soft landing about 25 minutes later, the airplane veered to the right. He was unable to control the airplane, and it exited the right side of the runway, ground-looped, and nosed over. The pilot was able to exit unassisted through the shattered canopy. The pilot reported that a postaccident inspection disclosed that the right tire was completely flat, and that the inner tube was leaking.
NTSB Probable Cause
The deflated right main landing gear tire, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without having the leaking tire inspected.
Full Narrative
According to the commercial pilot, the preflight inspection revealed a low right tire with 20 pounds of pressure. He serviced the tire prior to the test flight to 35 pounds pressure; however, following a normal, soft landing about 25 minutes later, the airplane veered to the right. He was unable to control the airplane, and it exited the right side of the runway, ground-looped, and nosed over. The pilot was able to exit unassisted through the shattered canopy. The pilot reported that a postaccident inspection disclosed that the right tire was completely flat, and that the inner tube was leaking.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length7009 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuciani RV8
Tail NumberN188LC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior Air Parts · XP-IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC