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September 13, 2021 · Vans VANS RV-8 NO Series · N798RT
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Vans VANS RV-8 NO Series (2011)
Tail Number
N798RT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA365
The pilot reported that during landing rollout, the airplane began to veer to the left and he attempted to counter with a right rudder input. He stated that the rudder pedals seemed jammed, and the airplane continued to veer to the left side of the runway. He quickly applied right brake, but it was not enough, and the airplane departed the runway and entered a marshy area, which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies prior to the accident. During a telephone interview, the pilot stated that his passenger was experienced a leg cramp and was depressed the left rudder pedal during the landing roll. A statement received from the passenger confirmed the leg cramp.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion resulting as a result of the inadvertent rudder input by the passenger.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing rollout, the airplane began to veer to the left and he attempted to counter with a right rudder input. He stated that the rudder pedals seemed jammed, and the airplane continued to veer to the left side of the runway. He quickly applied right brake, but it was not enough, and the airplane departed the runway and entered a marshy area, which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies prior to the accident. During a telephone interview, the pilot stated that his passenger was experienced a leg cramp and was depressed the left rudder pedal during the landing roll. A statement received from the passenger confirmed the leg cramp.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:05 EDT
Nearest AirportAtlanta Regional Airport-Falco (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length5768 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans VANS RV-8 NO Series
Tail NumberN798RT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAero Sport Power · IO-375-B1B · Reciprocating · 203
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Basc · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC