HUNDLEY MICHAEL J VANS RV8
Roopville, GA — November 22, 2016
Event Information
| Date | November 22, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA085 |
| Event ID | 20161201X81827 |
| Location | Roopville, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.42139, -85.16139 |
| Airport | GUM CREEK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUNDLEY MICHAEL J |
| Model | VANS RV8 |
| 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 overcorrection with the right rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the 3-point landing, the airplane drifted to the left and he applied right correction. He further reported that he "obviously over corrected" because the airplane went to the right and he was unable to correct with left rudder and brake. The airplane exited the runway and impacted trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported as a safety recommendation that he should have conducted a wheel landing to provide more directional control during the landing roll.
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.