SPARKS RALPH A RV8
Deming, NM — May 14, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA179 |
| Event ID | 20220517105090 |
| Location | Deming, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.26351, -107.71793 |
| Airport | DEMING MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SPARKS RALPH A |
| Model | RV8 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff following an encounter with a gust of wind.
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.