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April 7, 2023 · Lewis/Urmston RV 4 200 · N8DU
Cedar Key, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Cedar Key, FL
Aircraft
Lewis/Urmston RV 4 200 (1989)
Tail Number
N8DU
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA187
The pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern at the destination airport and conducted a “stabilized” approach until just prior to touchdown, when the airplane experienced “mechanical turbulence which destabilized the approach.” The pilot initiated a go-around when a wind gust “lifted the right wing.” The airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck trees 100 ft left of the landing surface. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern at the destination airport and conducted a “stabilized” approach until just prior to touchdown, when the airplane experienced “mechanical turbulence which destabilized the approach.” The pilot initiated a go-around when a wind gust “lifted the right wing.” The airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck trees 100 ft left of the landing surface. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGeorge T Lewis (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2355 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLewis/Urmston RV 4 200
Tail NumberN8DU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC