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September 11, 2018 · Vans VANS RV 8 Undesignat · N289MM
Carson, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carson, NV
Aircraft
Vans VANS RV 8 Undesignat (2006)
Tail Number
N289MM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA548
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane was "slightly fast," touched down "firm" on the runway, and then bounced. He increased the engine power to cushion the subsequent landing, but the airplane touched down "left wing low" and pointed right. He then corrected with opposite rudder and brake, but the airplane veered right and exited the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 240° at 9 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 09.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting, right quartering tailwind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane was "slightly fast", touched down "firm" on the runway and bounced. He increased the engine power to cushion the subsequent landing, but the airplane touched down "left wing low" and pointed to the right. He then corrected with opposite rudder and brake, but airplane veered right, and exited the runway to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 240° at 9 knots, gusting 20 knots. The airplane landed on runway 09.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 PDT
Nearest AirportCARSON (0nm SE)
Runway09
Runway Length6101 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans VANS RV 8 Undesignat
Tail NumberN289MM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTitan · IO-361A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 81 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point1 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC