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Watkins, Colorado

May 12, 2021 · NTSB CEN21LA227 · VARNER DAVID L VANS RV-8 (N51LV)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA227
AircraftVARNER DAVID L VANS RV-8
RegistrationN51LV
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.7755, -104.5943
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