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August 28, 2008 · Helie RV-6 · N190RV
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Helie RV-6
Tail Number
N190RV
Operator
Thomas Arnold
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA146
According to the pilot, during the landing rollout on runway 08, he lost directional control of the aircraft after encountering a left cross wind. Winds were reported as 000 at 10 knots. The pilot applied corrective control inputs, however the action was ineffective in stabilizing the airplane, which departed the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar and right aileron were bent.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing roll out on runway 08 at Front Range Airport (FTG) in Denver, Colorado, he lost directional control of the aircraft after encountering a left cross wind. Winds were reported as 000 at 10 knots. The pilot applied corrective control inputs, however, the action was ineffective in stabilizing the airplane which departed the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar and right aileron were bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDUMMY (0nm)
Runway08
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftHelie RV-6
Tail NumberN190RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Arnold
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · o-360-a3a · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC