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Substantial
None

VANS RV8S/N: 83300

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 1, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA273
Location
Metaline Falls, WA
Event ID
20230717192641
Coordinates
48.850000, -117.280000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
83300
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
RV8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
POWERS THOMAS J
Address
11703 HARTFORD WAY
City
MUKILTEO
State / Zip Code
WA 98275-6006
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# WPR23LA273