VANS RV8
Sulfer, LA — June 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA220 |
| Event ID | 20200608X34033 |
| Location | Sulfer, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.13389, -93.37778 |
| Airport | Southland Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of directional control as a result of a fractured landing gear attach bracket.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while landing his tailwheel airplane on runway 15 with gusty winds from 250°, there was a slight bounce when he touched the runway with the right tire. As the left main tire touched down, he felt the left side of the airplane "drop suddenly." As the airplane continued down the runway, it began to veer to the left. He applied full right rudder and right brake, which kept the airplane on the runway for several hundred feet before directional control could no longer be maintained. The airplane exited the runway and nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the right elevator.
A post-accident examination revealed a fractured left landing gear inboard attach bracket.
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.