Pilot Debrief

Simmons Vans RV-8A near Cameron Park, CA — 2009-06-19

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Date
2009-06-19
Location
Cameron Park, CA, USA
Airport
O61
Aircraft
Simmons Vans RV-8A
Registration
N773JM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with gusting winds.

NTSB narrative

During the landing roll on Runway 13, the pilot reported that the airplane was struck by a gust of wind and pushed off the runway where the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane. Reported winds were from 230 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 15 knots.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Environmental
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted landing due to variable and gusty winds.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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