N665HMVans RV82020-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Vans RV8S/N: 82384

Summary

On May 21, 2020, a Vans RV8 (N665HM) was involved in an incident near Hampton, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA200. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N665HM.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 21, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA200
Location
Hampton, GA
Event ID
20200529X45550
Coordinates
33.389999, -84.331108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
82384
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
RV8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA200