SHINER RV-4
Ramah, NM — September 9, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN17CA345 |
| Event ID | 20170911X74810 |
| Location | Ramah, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.16528, -108.45889 |
| Airport | MYSTIC BLUFFS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SHINER |
| Model | RV-4 |
| 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 clearance from berms during landing in sun glare conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his low wing airplane. The pilot stated that the sun was in his eyes when he was landing the airplane. He said that the berms were 3 ft high in the area where the airplane touched down and the runway was about 30 ft wide. The left wing struck the berm and the weeds. The airplane's propeller then impacted the berm followed by the right wing and tailwheel. The right wing sustained substantial damage during the impact with the berm. The pilot reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions.
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.