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June 2, 2017 · Malinowski Walter S RV8 A · N102CM

Canaan Valley, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Canaan Valley, WV
Aircraft
Malinowski Walter S RV8 A (2014)
Tail Number
N102CM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA316

The pilot reported that, during the landing, as the main gear touched down, a wind gust "carried" the airplane off the right side of the runway. He added that, when the nose gear touched down, it sunk into the soft ground, and the airplane "flipped over on its back." The airplane sustained substantial damage to its canopy and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the weather at the accident site about the time of the accident was wind from 330° at 12 knots, gusting to about 20 knots. The pilot landed on runway 06. An automated weather observation system about 14 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 310° at 8 knots, gusting to 16 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing, as the main gear touched down, a gust of wind "carried" the airplane off the right side of the runway. He added that when the nose gear touched down, it sunk into the soft ground and the airplane "flipped over on its back". The airplane sustained substantial damage to its canopy and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported the weather at the accident site, about the time of the accident as, wind from 330° at 12 knots, gusting to about 20 knots. The pilot landed on runway 06. An automated weather observation system about 14 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, wind from 310° at 8 knots, gusting to 16 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWindwood Fly-In Resort (0nm ENE)
Runway06
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMalinowski Walter S RV8 A
Tail NumberN102CM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1-B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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