Aviation accident SEA05LA054

1 fatal · Simpkins RV-6A · 2005-03-06 · Yamhill, OR, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA05LA054
Event ID: 20050307X00279
Type: Accident
Date: 2005-03-06
Location: Yamhill, OR, USA
Coordinates: 45.361667, -123.355552

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Simpkins
Model: RV-6A
Registration: N664DS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident included the wet runway and the embankment.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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