Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA423
Location
Elberta, AL
Event ID
20220919105959
Coordinates
30.441864, -87.463868
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
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