N69LMVANS RV8-A2024-11-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

VANS RV8-AS/N: 81427

Summary

On November 08, 2024, a Vans RV8-A (N69LM) was involved in an accident near Cleveland, GA. 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: A nose landing gear collapse on landing and subsequent nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA042. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N69LM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 8, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA042
Location
Cleveland, GA
Event ID
20241112195476
Coordinates
34.561763, -83.713513
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A nose landing gear collapse on landing and subsequent nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
81427
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
RV8-ARV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV8-A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAYNARD LARRY
Address
5140 CINNABAR DR
City
ALPHARETTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30022-7923
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# ERA25LA042