Summary
On July 01, 2023, a Vans RV8 (N68TP) was involved in an incident near Metaline Falls, WA. All 1 person 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 loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA273. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N68TP.
Accident Details
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
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# WPR23LA273