Michael Cans RV-8
Breaux Bridge, LA — October 14, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA027 |
| Event ID | 20111018X43810 |
| Location | Breaux Bridge, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.30944, -91.93777 |
| Airport | Dupuis |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Michael Cans |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after striking an unseen sinkhole during landing.
Full Narrative
During the landing roll at a private airstrip, the airplane struck a sink hole and bounced 10 to 15 feet in the air. The pilot added power to cushion the next touchdown and the airplane drifted to the left. The airplane settled to the side of the runway. The pilot decided to land and reduced engine power. The airplane entered tall grass on the side of the runway and the landing gear was broken off. The airplane slid approximately 150 feet before coming to a stop on its belly. The pilot said he did not see the pot hole. The composite bulkhead around the landing gear was split. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
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.