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June 24, 2011 · Hendricks George David Jr RV8 · N678VR
Angel Fire, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Angel Fire, NM
Aircraft
Hendricks George David Jr RV8
Tail Number
N678VR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA423
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane encountered gusty wind and the tailwheel touched down hard. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot applied left rudder, but the airplane continued off the right side of the runway, struck terrain, and came to rest upright. The airplane's fuselage sustained substantial damage. The wind at the airport around the time of the accident was an 80 degree right crosswind at 17 knots gusting to 25 knots. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane and said the accident could have been prevented if he had maintained crosswind aileron control throughout the landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after the main gear touched down, the airplane encountered a gust of wind which raised the right wing and resulted in a hard touchdown of the tail wheel. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot applied left rudder, but the airplane continued off the right side of the runway, struck terrain, and came to rest upright. The airplane's fuselage was substantially damaged during the accident. The wind at the airport around the time of the accident was an 80 degree right crosswind at 17 knots gusting to 25 knots. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane and recommended more emphasis on maintaining crosswind aileron control throughout the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:54 MDT
Nearest AirportAngel Fire Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length8900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHendricks George David Jr RV8
Tail NumberN678VR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsEci · OX-360-A4B9N · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 17 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC