Pilot Debrief

Helie RV-6 near Denver, CO — 2008-08-28

Final reportDEN08CA146
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Date
2008-08-28
Location
Denver, CO, USA
Airport
FTG
Aircraft
Helie RV-6
Registration
N190RV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during the landing rollout on runway 08, he lost directional control of the aircraft after encountering a left cross wind. Winds were reported as 000 at 10 knots. The pilot applied corrective control inputs, however the action was ineffective in stabilizing the airplane, which departed the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar and right aileron were bent.

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