Vans RV 8
Perkasie, PA — June 29, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 29, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA233 |
| Event ID | 20200629X75636 |
| Location | Perkasie, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.38917, -75.29139 |
| Airport | PENNRIDGE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV 8 |
| 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 while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
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.