KUMHYR DAVID B VANS RV-8A
Elberta, AL — September 14, 2022
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Elberta, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.44186, -87.46387 |
| Airport | Shields |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA423 |
| Event ID | 20220919105959 |
Aircraft
| Make | KUMHYR DAVID B |
| Model | VANS RV-8A |
| Registration # | N955DK |
| Operator | R&V PROPERTIES LLC |
| Owner | R&V PROPERTIES LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during 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.