N190GE

Substantial
None

VANS RV8S/N: 81689

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 21, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA256
Location
Locust Grove, GA
Event ID
20110421X70302
Coordinates
33.365554, -84.165275
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
81689
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HI LINE MOTORSPORTS INC
Address
1230 GLENHAVEN CT # 200
City
EL DORADO HILLS
State / Zip Code
CA 95762-5709
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that during the takeoff roll, at approximately 45 knots, the airplane's tail lifted off the ground and the airplane immediately turned left. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder, brake, and aileron inputs; however, the airplane's right wing and propeller struck the ground. The pilot reduced power, and the airplane continued for approximately 150 feet before it nosed over. The airplane subsequently came to rest upright, and sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed no mechanical anomalies of the brake system or rudder controls.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA256