Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while practicing landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, during landing roll in gusting wind conditions, the airplane started to veer to the left. Despite the pilot's control inputs, he was unable to maintain directional control. Subsequently, the airplane began to bounce several times and the main gear collapsed. As the airplane skidded to a stop, the right wing struck a sign which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR14CA095 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 12, 2014
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Sacramento, California
- Nearest airport
- Sacramento Mather (MHR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV 6
- N-number
- N6888
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2002
- 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.