RV-12
Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 13; Flight Crew Total 230; Flight Crew Type 13
Human-Machine Interface
Ground Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control; Ground Event / Encounter Object; Ground Excursion Runway
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Regained Aircraft Control; General Maintenance Action
Human Factors
I was completing initial flight testing of an E-LSA RV-12 aircraft and was landing on Runway 25. After landing; the aircraft was not well controlled on the rollout and I exited on the left side of the runway instead of proceeding further down the runway and exiting on the right side. Upon exiting the runway towards a grassy area; the aircraft crossed the runway edge lights and the propeller struck one of the ground lights. The aircraft was taxied back to the hangar and upon inspection it was clear that damage had occurred to one of the two composite propeller blades. The other blade and propeller hub did not appear damaged. Subsequent tests to the gearbox indicate no damage to the engine. The propeller assembly has been sent to the manufacturer for further inspection and repair.
RV12 pilot reports loss of control during landing resulting in a runway excursion and damage to a runway light and the propeller.