No fatalities

Pilot Reports Landing Incident with Gusty Crosswinds on Runway 2 (N8117Q)

Live Oak, FL, US

On April 19, 2006, a Marland E Davis RV-6A (registration N8117Q) operated by Raymond Lamar was involved in an aviation accident near Live Oak, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported an incident during landing on runway 2 with gusty westerly winds. The airplane drifted during the flare, landed in a crab position, bending the nose strut and causing a propeller strike before flipping over.

Overview

A pilot reported an accident that occurred during a landing attempt on runway 2. The winds were from the west, gusting over nearby trees. According to the pilot, the approach was normal until the flare, when the airplane began to drift off the east side of the runway.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that he instinctively applied rudder and aileron corrections to counteract the drift but did not add power. The airplane touched down in a crab attitude, resulting in a bent nose strut. This allowed the propeller to dig into the ground. The airplane then slid approximately 30 feet before flipping over and coming to a rest. The pilot explicitly stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Outcome

The nose strut was bent, and the propeller struck the ground during the slide. The airplane came to rest inverted after flipping over. No further details about injuries or other damage were provided in the report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Apr 2006 Marland E Davis RV-6A accident near Live Oak, FL?

A pilot reported an incident during landing on runway 2 with gusty westerly winds. The airplane drifted during the flare, landed in a crab position, bending the nose strut and causing a propeller strike before flipping over.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Apr 2006 Marland E Davis RV-6A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Apr 2006 involved a Marland E Davis RV-6A, registration N8117Q, operated by Raymond Lamar, at Live Oak, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose over.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060525X00617. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.