Aircraft Description
Model Year
—
Manufacturer
ROBERT L THURMOND
Model
RV8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RV8RV-8
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 30, 2015
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
20
Cert Issue Date
—
Registered Owner
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
5707 S 675 E
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
Utah84107-6872
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-A1A
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52414471
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA1939
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2023 | WPR24FA010 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting to return to the departure airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined. |
Additional Details
Registration
N75RT
Serial Number
83050
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
November 25, 2024
Last Update Date
November 25, 2024
Unique ID
01175386
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC