N408RVVans RV 82020-06-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Vans RV 8S/N: 81144

Summary

On June 29, 2020, a Vans RV 8 (N408RV) was involved in an incident near Perkasie, PA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA233. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N408RV.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 29, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA233
Location
Perkasie, PA
Event ID
20200629X75636
Coordinates
40.389167, -75.291389
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
81144
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV 8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV 8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BREAK EVEN AIRCRAFT RESOURCING LLC
Address
25900 COLLEGE BLVD
City
OLATHE
State / Zip Code
KS 66061-8775
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# ERA20CA233