Accident · 2017-10-14
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-10-14
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- HIMSL VINCENT S VANS RV-8 (N8432)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions.
Source: NTSB case GAA18CA014Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 68 | Class 3 (2016-01-05) | 570 total · 201 in this make/model · 509 as PIC · 3 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.