N811JR

Substantial
None

RISHER JIMMY E VANS AIRCRAFT RV-8S/N: 81614

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 12, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA292
Location
Pecos, TX
Event ID
20120514X14622
Coordinates
31.382223, -103.510559
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 directional control while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N811JR
Make
RISHER JIMMY E
Serial Number
81614
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
VANS AIRCRAFT RV-8

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RISHER JIMMY E
Address
1355 CARROLL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TERRY
State / Zip Code
MS 39170-9762
Country
United States

Analysis

As the pilot approached his destination airport, he listened to the airport’s automated weather reporting station. As he flew over the airfield, he noticed that the wind indicators were indicating that the wind was from a different direction then what was reported from the automated weather station. He then listened to the reporting station again and learned the updated report agreed with the wind direction indicators on the airfield. The pilot then selected a runway, based on the prevailing wind, for the landing approach. The pilot reported that the landing and rollout were straight, and without complications; however, about three-quarters through the landing roll he felt a large wind gust on the right side of the airplane. The pilot added that he did not have enough rudder authority to overcome the effect of the wind and the airplane did a 180-degree left turn. During the 180-degree turn, the airplane received substantial damage to the fuselage near the main landing gear attachment point.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA292