N955DKKUMHYR DAVID B VANS RV-8A2022-09-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

KUMHYR DAVID B VANS RV-8AS/N: 81538

Summary

On September 14, 2022, a Kumhyr David B VANS RV-8A (N955DK) was involved in an accident near Elberta, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA423. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N955DK.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA423
Location
Elberta, AL
Event ID
20220919105959
Coordinates
30.441864, -87.463868
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KUMHYR DAVID B
Serial Number
81538
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
VANS RV-8A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV-8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KROTJE PETER
Address
148 PRIVATE ROAD 7010
City
WILLS POINT
State / Zip Code
TX 75169-9467
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# ERA22LA423