RV8 - ASN Report - N42CS

[A2022]

Indeed, engine failure during takeoff is a critical situation. Lately, piloting experimental aircraft seems to be a high-risk occupation. Six of the last thirteen accidents have involved RV8s.

https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/465314

The aircraft, an Experimental Stephen Schultz RV-8, Registration (*unconfirmed) N42CS, sustained unreported damage subsequent to impact with open field terrain shortly after takeoff from Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport (84R), Smithville, Texas. The sole pilot onboard the single engine Amateur Built airplane received unspecified injuries.