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July 1, 2023 · Vans RV8 · N68TP
Metaline Falls, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Metaline Falls, WA
Aircraft
Vans RV8 (2015)
Tail Number
N68TP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA273
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing rollout, after the tail came down, he felt and heard a “bang” as the airplane rolled over a concrete ring, embedded in the turf runway. The airplane continued down the runway and the right main landing gear tire dug into the ground, followed by the collapse of the right main landing gear. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. After exiting the airplane, the pilot noticed that the tailwheel steering link was broken. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing rollout, after the tail came down, he felt and heard a “bang” as the airplane rolled over a concrete ring, embedded in the turf runway. The airplane continued down the runway and the right main landing gear tire dug into the ground, followed by the collapse of the right main landing gear. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. After exiting the airplane, the pilot noticed that the tailwheel steering link was broken. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSullivan Lake State (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length1765 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV8
Tail NumberN68TP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior · XP IO-360-B1H · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time12:35
Weather SourceWFAC