Summary
On May 12, 2021, a Page Joseph E VANS RV-4 (N54RV) was involved in an incident near Martinsburg, WV. 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 improper landing flare in variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA255. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54RV.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare in variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA255