Pilot Debrief

TROM WAYNE VANS RV6A near LaFayette, GA — 2015-04-11

Final reportGAA15CA040
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Date
2015-04-11
Location
LaFayette, GA, USA
Airport
GE11
Aircraft
TROM WAYNE VANS RV6A
Registration
N646RV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable, gusting wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll in gusting, variable wind conditions, the airplane "suddenly" made a "strong" turn to the left. The airplane exited the runway to the left and the pilot applied left rudder to avoid hitting the windsock pole. The airplane entered tall grass, the nose wheel hit a hole, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and left wing during the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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