Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he had completed a banner tow flight and had dropped the banner at its designated location. He subsequently entered the traffic pattern and approached to land with a right crosswind. During the landing roll, the airplane weather-vaned, exited the right side of the runway, and entered soft grass. The airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the left upper wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN20CA151 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 18, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hudson, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Platte Valley Airpark (18V)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Eagle EAGLE DW 1
- N-number
- N8810T
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1982
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Banner tow
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.