Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with gusting winds.
NTSB analysis
During the landing roll on Runway 13, the pilot reported that the airplane was struck by a gust of wind and pushed off the runway where the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane. Reported winds were from 230 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 15 knots.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR09LA298 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 19, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Cameron Park, California
- Nearest airport
- Cameron Airpark (O61)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Vans RV-8A
- N-number
- N773JM
- 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.