No fatalities

PAYNE STEVEN R RV-8 accident at Hillsboro, OR, 9 Jul 2021

Hillsboro, OR, United States

On July 9, 2021, a PAYNE STEVEN R RV-8 operated by PAYNE STEVEN R was involved in an aviation accident near Hillsboro, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pilot of other aircraftContributed to outcomePilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jul 2021 PAYNE STEVEN R RV-8 accident near Hillsboro, OR?

The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jul 2021 PAYNE STEVEN R RV-8 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jul 2021 involved a PAYNE STEVEN R RV-8, operated by PAYNE STEVEN R, at Hillsboro, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway.