Summary
On April 07, 2023, a Lewis/urmston RV 4 200 (N8DU) was involved in an accident near Cedar Key, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8DU.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA187