PAGE JOSEPH E VANS RV-4
Martinsburg, WV, May 12, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Martinsburg, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.40236, -77.98300 |
| Airport | EASTERN WV RGNL/SHEPHERD FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA255 |
| Event ID | 20210617103277 |
Aircraft
| Make | PAGE JOSEPH E |
| Model | VANS RV-4 |
| Registration # | N54RV |
| 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 improper landing flare in variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.