Pilot Debrief

HUNDLEY MICHAEL J VANS RV8 near Roopville, GA — 2016-11-22

Final reportGAA17CA085
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Date
2016-11-22
Location
Roopville, GA, USA
Airport
8GA1
Aircraft
HUNDLEY MICHAEL J VANS RV8
Registration
N880KM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s overcorrection with the right rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the 3-point landing, the airplane drifted to the left and he applied right correction. He further reported that he "obviously over corrected" because the airplane went to the right and he was unable to correct with left rudder and brake. The airplane exited the runway and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported as a safety recommendation that he should have conducted a wheel landing to provide more directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB coding

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