N5093F

Substantial
None

Lerohl RV-8S/N: 80900

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 30, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI08CA057
Location
Alexandria, MN
Event ID
20080129X00122
Coordinates
45.866111, -95.394447
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LEROHL
Serial Number
80900
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
RV-8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REDICK ALBERT L II
Address
8743 RIVER FRONT CT
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89523-8908
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he conducted a preflight and run-up of the amateur-built experimental airplane, and he reported that it was operating normally. The airplane had climbed to 200 - 300 feet at 90 knots when the engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing to the airport property. The airplane landed hard and the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane and engine were inspected but the reason for the loss of power was not determined.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA057