DONHAM TIMOTHY J RV 6A
Grenada, MS — October 16, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 16, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA025 |
| Event ID | 20151022X62249 |
| Location | Grenada, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.83111, -89.79444 |
| Airport | GRENADA MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DONHAM TIMOTHY J |
| Model | RV 6A |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built airplane reported that the approach to the runway was normal and he could see that the tetrahedron indicated a right quartering crosswind. The pilot reported that just after touchdown the right wing pitched up and he was unable to overcome this motion with control inputs. The airplane veered to the left, and exited the left side of runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to right wing, engine mount, firewall, right elevator, and rudder.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.