LEWIS/URMSTON RV 4 200
Cedar Key, FL — April 7, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 7, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA187 |
| Event ID | 20230410107029 |
| Location | Cedar Key, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.13422, -83.05047 |
| Airport | GEORGE T LEWIS |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | LEWIS/URMSTON |
| Model | RV 4 200 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
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.