N669RSSPARKS RALPH A RV82022-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SPARKS RALPH A RV8S/N: 82203

Summary

On May 14, 2022, a Sparks Ralph A RV8 (N669RS) was involved in an incident near Deming, NM. 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 airplane control during takeoff following an encounter with a gust of wind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA179. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N669RS.

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
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