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June 8, 2020 · Vans RV8 · N44LA
Sulfer, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sulfer, LA
Aircraft
Vans RV8 (2007)
Tail Number
N44LA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA220
According to the pilot, while landing his tailwheel airplane on runway 15 with gusty winds from 250°, there was a slight bounce when he touched the runway with the right tire. As the left main tire touched down, he felt the left side of the airplane "drop suddenly." As the airplane continued down the runway, it began to veer to the left. He applied full right rudder and right brake, which kept the airplane on the runway for several hundred feet before directional control could no longer be maintained. The airplane exited the runway and nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the right elevator. A post-accident examination revealed a fractured left landing gear inboard attach bracket.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while landing his tailwheel airplane on runway 15 with gusty winds from 250°, there was a slight bounce when he touched the runway with the right tire. As the left main tire touched down, he felt the left side of the airplane "drop suddenly." As the airplane continued down the runway, it began to veer to the left. He applied full right rudder and right brake, which kept the airplane on the runway for several hundred feet before directional control could no longer be maintained. The airplane exited the runway and nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the right elevator. A post-accident examination revealed a fractured left landing gear inboard attach bracket.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSouthland Field (1nm)
Runway15
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV8
Tail NumberN44LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAero Sport Power · O360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO