On 16 Oct 2015, a DONHAM TIMOTHY J RV 6A was involved in an aviation accident near Grenada, MS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
The pilot of an experimental amateur-built airplane reported a normal approach with a right quartering crosswind. After touchdown, the right wing pitched up, leading to a left runway excursion. No preimpact mechanical failures were reported.
Accident Details
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built airplane reported that the approach to the runway was normal. The pilot saw that the tetrahedron wind indicator showed a right quartering crosswind. Just after touchdown, the right wing pitched up. The pilot was unable to overcome this motion with control inputs. The airplane veered to the left and exited the left side of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, engine mount, firewall, right elevator, and rudder.
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained