CircumFlightN190RV Helie RV-6 accident
NTSB DEN08CA146 · 2008-08-28 · Denver, CO · near FTG
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
According to the pilot, during the landing rollout on runway 08, he lost directional control of the aircraft after encountering a left cross wind. Winds were reported as 000 at 10 knots. The pilot applied corrective control inputs, however the action was ineffective in stabilizing the airplane, which departed the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar and right aileron were bent.
Full narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing roll out on runway 08 at Front Range Airport (FTG) in Denver, Colorado, he lost directional control of the aircraft after encountering a left cross wind. Winds were reported as 000 at 10 knots. The pilot applied corrective control inputs, however, the action was ineffective in stabilizing the airplane which departed the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar and right aileron were bent.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 7
- Wind direction
- 0
- Wind speed (kt)
- 10
- Temperature (F)
- 66
- Nearest airport
- Dummy
- Distance from field
- 0.0
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N190RV | Helie | RV-6 | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing-flare/touchdown Other weather encounter | Cruise |
| 2 | Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |
| 3 | Landing-landing roll Runway excursion | Cruise |