1 fatal · Joseph C. Andrews, Jr. Vans · 2012-07-27 · Valentine, NE, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN12LA488
Event ID
20120727X80121
Type
Accident
Date
2012-07-27
Location
Valentine, NE, USA
Coordinates
42.856666, -100.548889
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Joseph C. Andrews, Jr.
Model
Vans
Registration
N122JA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The RV-6 pilot's failure to monitor the location of the RV-4, resulting in the on-ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the RV-6 pilot not ensuring proper separation from the RV-4 and his expectation that the pilot of RV-4 would roll out to the end of the runway.