Helie RV-6
Denver, CO — August 28, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 28, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DEN08CA146 |
| Event ID | 20081003X65751 |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.78500, -104.54305 |
| Airport | Dummy |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Helie |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
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.
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.