N998HGVans RV-82020-06-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Vans RV-8S/N: 80305

Summary

On June 29, 2020, a Vans RV-8 (N998HG) was involved in an incident near Mcminnville, OR. 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 failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA200. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N998HG.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 29, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA200
Location
McMinnville, OR
Event ID
20200630X04906
Coordinates
45.194442, -123.136108
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 failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
80305
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
RV-8RV15
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EICHER BRUCE R TRUSTEE
Address
8545 SW WILSON LN
City
WILSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
OR 97070-9737
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# WPR20CA200