HALLENDORF TOM RV 6
Sacramento, CA — January 12, 2014
Event Information
| Date | January 12, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA095 |
| Event ID | 20140112X00653 |
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.64667, -121.29694 |
| Airport | SACRAMENTO MATHER |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HALLENDORF TOM |
| Model | RV 6 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while practicing landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, during landing roll in gusting wind conditions, the airplane started to veer to the left. Despite the pilot's control inputs, he was unable to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the airplane began to bounce several times and the main gear collapsed. As the airplane skidded to a stop, the right wing struck a sign which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.