Vans RV-14
Heber City, UT — September 24, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 24, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA566 |
| Event ID | 20180924X65542 |
| Location | Heber City, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.48195, -111.42889 |
| Airport | Heber City Muni - Russ Mcdonal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV-14 |
| 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 loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent attempted go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, when the tailwheel touched down, the airplane veered to the right. He increased the engine power to increase the airflow around the rudder, but the airplane then veered to the left and exited the left side of the runway.
With full throttle applied and full flaps, and unaware of his airspeed, he initiated a climb. However, the left main landing gear struck a taxiway sign, and the airplane became airborne. The pilot reduced the throttle to idle and the airplane touched down on the grass safety area and stopped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main landing gear attachment points.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.