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 analysis
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in turbulent and gusty crosswind conditions. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced and then veered left. The pilot attempted to control the airplane, but it continued left off the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted a ditch and the left main landing gear separated before the airplane came to a stop. The fuselage was substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA20CA233 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 29, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Perkasie, Pennsylvania
- Nearest airport
- Pennridge (CKZ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV 8
- N-number
- N408RV
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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.