# NTSB Accident SEA05LA054
> **Simpkins RV-6A** · 2005-03-06 · Yamhill, OR, USA · FATL
## 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.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=SEA05LA054) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*