# NTSB Accident ERA10LA280
> **GARDNER DOUGLAS P VAN/RV8A** · 2010-05-23 · Sebring, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10LA280
- **Event ID:** 20100523X12354
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-05-23
- **Location:** Sebring, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.5, -81.400001
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** GARDNER DOUGLAS P
- **Model:** VAN/RV8A
- **Registration:** N456DG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.

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