HOOVER FRANK RV-8
Houma, LA — December 29, 2009
Event Information
| Date | December 29, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA086 |
| Event ID | 20091230X53911 |
| Location | Houma, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.56639, -90.66028 |
| Airport | Houma-Terrebonne |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HOOVER FRANK |
| Model | 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 the landing roll.
Full Narrative
During the landing rollout the pilot was unable to arrest a swerve to the right and the tailwheel equipped airplane subsequently ground looped. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane revealed that the wing spar sustained structural damage. In addition, no mechanical malfunction was identified with the airplane's flight control system.
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.