VANS RV8 accident at Metaline Falls, WA, 1 Jul 2023

On July 1, 2023, a VANS RV8 was involved in an aviation accident near Metaline Falls, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.