VANS RV8
Metaline Falls, WA — July 1, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA273 |
| Event ID | 20230717192641 |
| Location | Metaline Falls, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.85000, -117.28000 |
| Airport | Sullivan Lake State |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS |
| Model | RV8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway.
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.