CARR B L RV 4
Caldwell, ID — April 6, 2018
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA203 |
| Event ID | 20180406X70836 |
| Location | Caldwell, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.64194, -116.63583 |
| Airport | CALDWELL INDUSTRIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CARR B L |
| 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 failure of the weld on the airplane’s left main landing gear axle support strut during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the experimental amateur-built airplane, during landing the airplane bounced and the pilot added power. The airplane landed on the runway, but the left side of the airplane "dropped" to the ground. The airplane exited the left side of the runway where it came to rest.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer.
The Federal Aviation Administration, Aviation Safety Inspector that examined the airplane reported that the weld on the left main landing gear axle support strut had failed.
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.