No fatalities
29 Jun 2020: Vans RV 8 — Perkasie, PA
On 29 Jun 2020, a Vans RV 8 Undesignat was involved in an aviation accident near Perkasie, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation