N2EQVANS RV82026-02-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

VANS RV8S/N: 83177

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 19, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA120
Location
Pottsboro, TX
Event ID
20260220202466
Coordinates
33.815100, -96.734769
Nearest Airport
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 failure to maintain control during the landing roll with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
83177
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
RV8RV8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SPATSCHECK OLIVER
Address
2930 FRANCES DR
City
DENISON
State / Zip Code
TX 75020-7362
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# CEN26LA120