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August 8, 2023 · Vans Jv-Special / RV8 NO Series · N7776J
Roanoke, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Roanoke, TX
Aircraft
Vans Jv-Special / RV8 NO Series (2014)
Tail Number
N7776J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA356
The pilot reported that, while executing a three-point landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane touched down and a wind gust pushed the nose of the airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to keep the wings level and remain on the runway. He then applied the brakes and “shoved” the flight control stick forward. The airplane hit the runway on its nose and came to rest upright which resulted in 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. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 17 with wind from 090° at 9 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while executing a three-point landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane touched down and a wind gust pushed the nose of the airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to keep the wings level and remain on the runway. He then applied the brakes and “shoved” the flight control stick forward. The airplane hit the runway on its nose and came to rest upright which resulted in 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. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 17 with wind from 090° at 9 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNorthwest Rgnl (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans Jv-Special / RV8 NO Series
Tail NumberN7776J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 C1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC