N312FMVANS RV82024-07-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

VANS RV8S/N: 8Z162

Summary

On July 06, 2024, a Vans RV8 (N312FM) was involved in an accident near Atwater, MN. The accident resulted in 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 inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA254. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N312FM.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 6, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA254
Location
Atwater, MN
Event ID
20240708194636
Coordinates
45.048597, -94.836668
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
8Z162
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA254