N669RS

Substantial
None

SPARKS RALPH A RV8S/N: 82203

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 14, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA179
Location
Deming, NM
Event ID
20220517105090
Coordinates
32.263507, -107.717930
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 airplane control during takeoff following an encounter with a gust of wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N669RS
Make
SPARKS RALPH A
Serial Number
82203
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
RV8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
VIA DELLE CASERME APT 31
Status
Deregistered
City
LEVICO TERME
State / Zip Code
38056
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# WPR22LA179