HENDRICKS GEORGE DAVID JR RV8
Angel Fire, NM — June 24, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA423 |
| Event ID | 20110627X62646 |
| Location | Angel Fire, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.41972, -105.28722 |
| Airport | Angel Fire Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HENDRICKS GEORGE DAVID JR |
| Model | RV8 |
| 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 loss of directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after the main gear touched down, the airplane encountered a gust of wind which raised the right wing and resulted in a hard touchdown of the tail wheel. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot applied left rudder, but the airplane continued off the right side of the runway, struck terrain, and came to rest upright. The airplane's fuselage was substantially damaged during the accident. The wind at the airport around the time of the accident was an 80 degree right crosswind at 17 knots gusting to 25 knots. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane and recommended more emphasis on maintaining crosswind aileron control throughout the 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.