MALLORY CHRISTOPHER L RV-8
Lake City, FL — January 26, 2013
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lake City, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.15222, -82.65972 |
| Airport | Cannon Creek Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA120 |
| Event ID | 20130128X95910 |
Aircraft
| Make | MALLORY CHRISTOPHER L |
| Model | RV-8 |
| Registration # | N492CM |
| Operator | MALLORY CHRISTOPHER L |
| Owner | MALLORY CHRISTOPHER L |
| 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
While landing on the 25-foot wide runway, the airplane drifted to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot applied engine power in an attempt to abort the landing, but the airplane continued to the right and departed the side of the runway. The right wing subsequently contacted the ground and the main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane, and that “better piloting” and a “wider runway” could have prevented the accident.
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.