ELY JOHN M VANS ACFT RV-8
North Las Vegas, NV — May 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA179 |
| Event ID | 20230508114706 |
| Location | North Las Vegas, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.20960, -115.19407 |
| Airport | NORTH LAS VEGAS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ELY JOHN M |
| Model | VANS ACFT 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
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.