Pilot Debrief

ROBERTS JEFF SUPER RV8 near Carter, WY — 2024-07-27

Final reportANC24LA070
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Date
2024-07-27
Location
Carter, WY, USA
Airport
FBR
Aircraft
ROBERTS JEFF SUPER RV8
Registration
N854
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilots encounter with a shifting winds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during takeoff he encountered a crosswind that shifted to a tailwind. The airplane veered left and exited the side of the runway. Both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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