No fatalities
21 May 2020: Vans RV8 — Hampton, GA
On 21 May 2020, a Vans RV8 Undesignat was involved in an aviation accident near Hampton, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Causes
Malfunction
Other contributing factors
Fatigue/wear/corrosion