Aviation accident GAA18CA548

Name: aviation accident: Vans VANS RV 8 near Carson (2018-09-11)
Start: 2018-09-11
Location: Carson, NV, USA

NONE · Vans VANS RV 8 · 2018-09-11 · Carson, NV, USA

Event

NTSB number: GAA18CA548
Event ID: 20180911X94444
Type: Accident
Date: 2018-09-11
Location: Carson, NV, USA
Coordinates: 39.192222, -119.732498

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Vans
Model: VANS RV 8
Registration: N289MM
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting, right quartering tailwind conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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