N54RVPAGE JOSEPH E VANS RV-42021-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PAGE JOSEPH E VANS RV-4S/N: 2370

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

Date
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA255
Location
Martinsburg, WV
Event ID
20210617103277
Coordinates
39.402357, -77.982999
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 improper landing flare in variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PAGE JOSEPH E
Serial Number
2370
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
VANS RV-4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV-4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EBRAHIMI MAZDA
Address
6294 APPLE HARVEST DR
City
GERRADSTOWN
State / Zip Code
WV 25420
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# ERA21LA255