Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 5, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA179
Location
North Las Vegas, NV
Event ID
20230508114706
Coordinates
36.209598, -115.194070
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 failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N83SE
Make
ELY JOHN M
Serial Number
81685
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
VANS ACFT RV-8
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
510 WRIGHT CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32968-9644
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# WPR23LA179