Summary
On May 05, 2023, a Ely John M VANS ACFT RV-8 (N83SE) was involved in an incident near North Las Vegas, NV. 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA179. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83SE.
Accident Details
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
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# WPR23LA179