N854 is a Vans Aircraft RV-8. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats. The registration is active, with the registrant based in San Bruno, CA. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
2025
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The pilot stated that during takeoff he encountered a crosswind that shifted to a tailwind. The airplane veered left and exited the side of the runway. Both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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