CircumFlightN68TP Vans RV8 accident
NTSB WPR23LA273 · 2023-07-01 · Metaline Falls, WA · near O9S
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Factual 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.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway. 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)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Temperature (F)
- 82
- Nearest airport
- Sullivan Lake State
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 2614
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N68TP | VANS | RV8 | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |
| 2 | Landing-landing roll Landing gear collapse | Cruise |
| 3 | Landing-landing roll Miscellaneous/other | Cruise |