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N184ME accident description

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Crash location 38.376389°N, 121.963333°W
Nearest city Vacaville, CA
38.356577°N, 121.987744°W
1.9 miles away
Tail number N184ME
Accident date 15 May 2017
Aircraft type Weaver Stanley R/ROBINSON Scot Vans RV-8
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing in a crosswind, and as the tailwheel set down, the airplane veered to the right. He added that, despite left rudder input, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted a 20 ft. deep drainage ditch.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation system on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 240° at 15 knots. The pilot landed on runway 20.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.

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