N348CWRANS RV82024-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

RANS RV8S/N: 8044-99

Summary

On August 10, 2024, a Rans RV8 (N348CW) was involved in an incident near Morris, IL. 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructors delayed remedial action while landing with a gusty crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA324. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N348CW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 10, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA324
Location
Morris, IL
Event ID
20240822194981
Coordinates
41.424750, -88.418667
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructors delayed remedial action while landing with a gusty crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RANS
Serial Number
8044-99
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
RV8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV8 C WILSON

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RICCI MORETTI LUIGI UMBERTO
Address
801 YALE AVE APT 712
City
SWARTHMORE
State / Zip Code
PA 19081-1822
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# CEN24LA324