Vans RV8
Hampton, GA — May 21, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA200 |
| Event ID | 20200529X45550 |
| Location | Hampton, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.39000, -84.33111 |
| Airport | Henry County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.
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.