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
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff following an encounter with a gust of wind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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