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7 | State | City | Model | EventDate | OriginalPublishDate | DocketPublishDate | N | DocketUrl | HighestInjuryLevel | FatalInjuryCount | SeriousInjuryCount | MinorInjuryCount | ProbableCause | Latitude | Longitude | Make | AirportID | AirportName | WeatherCondition | |||||||
8 | Alabama | Alexander City | RV-7 | 2018-06-24T10:20:00Z | 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z | 2/28/2019 3:29:00 PM | N19MM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. | 32.92889 | -85.969444 | CRAWFORD | ALX | THOMAS C RUSSELL FLD | VMC | ||||||||
9 | Alabama | Bay Minette | RV6 | 2002-09-16T16:00:00Z | 2003-02-25T05:00:00Z | N440CM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. | 30.870277 | -87.817497 | Charles Maxted | 1R8 | Bay Minette Municipal | VMC | |||||||||
10 | Alabama | BAYOU LA BATRE | VAN RV-6A | 2000-09-03T12:10:00Z | 2001-03-02T05:00:00Z | N199EC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilots failure to maintain airspeed during final approach result in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled until ground impact. | 30.400262 | -88.249183 | Eugene L. Capozzi | 5R7 | ROY E. RAY | VMC | |||||||||
11 | Alabama | Cullman | VANS RV-6 | 2020-01-05T14:43:00Z | 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z | 4/12/2022 7:00:00 PM | N420PW | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadequate planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. Also causal was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting to return to the runway after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin, loss of control, and impact with terrain. | 34.272777 | -86.858055 | Vans | CMD | Cullman Regional Airport-Folso | VMC | ||||||||
12 | Alabama | Decatur | RV-8, CJ-6A | 2009-05-23T14:15:00Z | 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z | 9/29/2009 7:27:00 PM | N875MH, N81817 | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 1 | The RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the CJ-6A while maneuvering.This report was modified on September 10, 2010. | 34.653888 | -86.945274 | HAZELWOOD MICHAEL S, NANCHANG CHINA | DCU | Pryor Field | VMC | ||||||||
13 | Alabama | Hartselle | RV6 | 2006-07-24T07:52:00Z | 2006-12-28T05:00:00Z | 9/28/2006 5:48:00 PM | N112WA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and the ground. Factor in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display and impairment due to alcohol. | 0 | 0 | Arter | VMC | ||||||||||
14 | Alabama | Harvest | RV-9A | 2007-09-12T18:00:00Z | 2008-03-31T04:00:00Z | N269RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown. | 34.857223 | -86.769721 | Rans, Inc. | 00AL | Private Strip | VMC | |||||||||
15 | Alabama | Huntsville | RV7 | 2022-05-01T17:05:00Z | 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z | 10/19/2023 5:00:00 PM | N1218B | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s impairment due to the effects of ethanol, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain on approach to landing. | 34.747365 | -86.46744 | VANS | 3M5 | Moontown Airport | VMC | ||||||||
16 | Alabama | LOXLEY | RV-3 | 1988-01-29T14:30:00Z | 1989-03-13T05:00:00Z | N1387K | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30.600141 | -88.199531 | DAVIS | HART'S PRIVATE STRIP | VMC | |||||||||||
17 | Alabama | MUSCLE SHOALS | RV-6 | 1997-06-28T10:15:00Z | 1997-10-31T05:00:00Z | N626BA | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the bales of hay duirng the takeoff roll, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a bale at liftoff and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. | 34.750488 | -87.699188 | Sloan | VMC | |||||||||||
18 | Alabama | RUSSELLVILLE | RV-4 | 1988-12-26T16:30:00Z | 1989-12-29T05:00:00Z | N77SA | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31.259649 | -88.019607 | SLOAN | VMC | ||||||||||||
19 | Alabama | Seale | RV-10 | 2008-04-07T13:26:00Z | 2009-03-05T05:00:00Z | 1/23/2009 8:24:00 PM | N210HM | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot-in-command's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions and the pilot-in-command's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane. | 32.36639 | -85.149444 | CARTWRIGHT H JR/COTTRELL M | CSG | Columbus Metropolitan Airport | IMC | ||||||||
20 | Alabama | Selma | RV-4 | 2007-04-22T12:30:00Z | 2007-06-27T04:00:00Z | N186AS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. | 32.343887 | -86.988052 | Rans, Inc. | SEM | CRAIG FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
21 | Alabama | Tuscaloosa | RV 8, RV 6 | 2015-03-29T14:30:00Z | 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z | 11/19/2020 4:00:00 PM | N8JL, N722DK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the RV-6 while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision. | 33.220554 | -87.611389 | MERIAN RICHARD F, KIGHT DANIEL H | TCL | TUSCALOOSA RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
22 | Alabama | Tuskegee | RV6A | 2002-10-06T10:05:00Z | 2003-08-26T04:00:00Z | N609CG | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. | 32.460277 | -85.68 | Golden | 06A | MOTON FIELD MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
23 | Alabama | White Plains | RV-8 | 2019-10-20T12:30:00Z | 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z | 8/2/2021 4:00:00 AM | N249BW | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. | 33.749721 | -85.723335 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
24 | Alabama | Wilsonville | RV8 | 2007-06-16T14:15:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N222ES | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. | 33.234165 | -86.513053 | Sandall Evan R | AL17 | Commander Airpark Inc | VMC | |||||||||
25 | Alaska | Elim | RV-7 | 2009-06-09T17:32:00Z | 2011-11-29T05:00:00Z | 10/19/2011 3:46:00 PM | N303BK | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. | 64.638336 | -162.233337 | HARDEN | IMC | ||||||||||
26 | Alaska | Palmer | RV-9A | 2005-08-12T16:00:00Z | 2007-06-27T04:00:00Z | 7/11/2006 3:38:00 PM | N63EB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The loss of nose gear strut/fork-to-ground clearance that led to the collapse of the nose gear strut and nose-over during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were an uneven dirt/gravel surface runway. | 61.621665 | -149.286392 | Brabandt | Cardwell Strip | VMC | |||||||||
27 | Arizona | Arlington | RV7 | 2017-06-27T09:49:00Z | 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z | 10/22/2018 4:15:00 PM | N731RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The inflight overstress separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder during flight which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was an inflight collision with a bird. | 33.229442 | -112.900001 | JORDAN JOHN | VMC | ||||||||||
28 | Arizona | Aztec | VANS RV6A | 2022-09-16T13:35:00Z | 2024-04-25T04:00:00Z | 4/25/2024 5:00:00 PM | N646RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to turn away from a suitable emergency landing surface, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed as the airplane neared the ground, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 32.850323 | -113.36331 | TROM WAYNE | VMC | ||||||||||
29 | Arizona | Bullhead City | RV-4 | 2013-04-20T08:20:00Z | 2013-08-29T04:00:00Z | 6/18/2013 1:05:00 PM | N194BD | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s suicidal act. | 35.161666 | -114.558891 | HOFFMAN | IFP | Bullhead City Airport | VMC | ||||||||
30 | Arizona | Casa Grande | RV-7 | 2016-12-31T19:00:00Z | 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z | 3/6/2017 6:38:00 PM | N5897R | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadvertent application of the autopilot during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. | 32.95639 | -111.763885 | LARSON ROGER H | CGZ | CASA GRANDE MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
31 | Arizona | CASA GRANDE | RV-3A | 1999-05-06T15:50:00Z | 2000-12-05T05:00:00Z | N5287U | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The pilot's distraction in looking for the aircraft which announced an intention to land in the opposite direction was a factor in the accident. | 0 | 0 | Widner | CGZ | CASA GRANDE | VMC | |||||||||
32 | Arizona | Coolidge | RV-6 | 2012-04-27T10:30:00Z | 2012-06-28T04:00:00Z | 5/22/2012 6:53:00 PM | N164RG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. | 32.935832 | -111.426391 | GLASS ROY L | P08 | Coolidge | VMC | ||||||||
33 | Arizona | Cottonwood | RV-6A | 2009-06-23T09:30:00Z | 2011-09-19T04:00:00Z | 7/8/2011 5:05:00 PM | N413RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. | 34.729999 | -112.035003 | Mayo | P52 | Cottonwood Airport | VMC | ||||||||
34 | Arizona | COTTONWOOD | RV-6 | 1996-11-14T12:40:00Z | 1997-08-21T04:00:00Z | N12033 | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). | 0 | 0 | Moody | P52 | COTTONWOOD | VMC | |||||||||
35 | Arizona | Deer Valley | RV-3 | 2003-02-28T12:20:00Z | 2004-04-28T04:00:00Z | N87BC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and loss of engine power. | 33.791667 | -112.129165 | Creitz, Robert D | DVT | PHOENIX-DEER VALLEY MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
36 | Arizona | Grand Canyon | RV-6 | 2011-03-11T11:00:00Z | 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z | 10/7/2011 3:27:00 PM | N650RV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's intentional flight into terrain. | 36.170276 | -112.273056 | RADFORD | VMC | ||||||||||
37 | Arizona | Green Valley | RV6A | 2015-03-21T10:20:00Z | 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z | 6/12/2015 4:35:00 PM | N811KM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the disconnection of both fuel pump power wires. | 31.911111 | -111.117774 | VANS | 14AZ | RUBY STAR AIRPARK | VMC | ||||||||
38 | Arizona | MESA | RV-6A | 1993-09-11T10:27:00Z | 1994-09-26T04:00:00Z | N45FD | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain the landing airspeed. The inadvertent stall was a factor related to this accident. | 33.429039 | -111.710418 | ALFRED F. DIBERNARDINO | FFZ | FALCON FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
39 | Arizona | Paulden | RV-6 | 2009-03-18T18:50:00Z | 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z | 7/2/2009 4:14:00 PM | N6383W | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a leak from the inadequate weld repair of a high-pressure oil line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in a stall during an attempted off-field landing and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known discrepancy. | 34.930831 | -112.512496 | HOWES | VMC | ||||||||||
40 | Arizona | PAULDEN | RV6 | 1991-04-16T09:00:00Z | 1993-01-25T05:00:00Z | N2165U | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND HIS FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS PROPERLY POSITIONED FOR FLIGHT. | 34.900512 | -112.429222 | SNIDER | VMC | |||||||||||
41 | Arizona | Pima | RV 6 | 2019-12-05T17:20:00Z | 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z | 6/8/2022 2:00:00 PM | N616RV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. | 32.901943 | -109.786666 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
42 | Arizona | Pinon | RV-8 | 2022-02-24T09:45:00Z | 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z | 4/19/2022 11:00:00 AM | N207RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level flight. | 36.101143 | -110.25039 | ROSS JONATHAN | PRC | Prescott Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
43 | Arizona | Rio Verde | Vans RV-6 | 2006-11-02T10:16:00Z | 2007-06-27T04:00:00Z | N606RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while intentionally flying at a low altitude. | 33.810276 | -111.667503 | Olson | VMC | |||||||||||
44 | Arizona | Safford | RV4 | 2020-06-09T09:46:00Z | 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z | 9/20/2022 11:00:00 AM | N173CW | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A loss of pitch control during the landing approach due to a jammed elevator control system. | 32.840742 | -109.62299 | Vans | SAD | SAFFORD RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
45 | Arizona | San Manuel | RV4 | 2013-07-31T13:00:00Z | 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z | 7/9/2014 11:02:00 AM | N70AC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion. | 32.63639 | -110.647224 | STRIBLING | E77 | San Manuel | VMC | ||||||||
46 | Arizona | SEDONA | RV-4 | 1998-06-14T12:45:00Z | 2000-08-03T04:00:00Z | N813R | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics with insufficient terrain clearance altitude available to complete the maneuver. A factor was high density altitude. | 34.940292 | -111.940048 | Blackmore | VMC | |||||||||||
47 | Arizona | Show Low | RV6 | 2021-12-22T17:39:00Z | 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z | 5/3/2023 5:00:00 PM | N6000Z | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an aborted landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery. | 34.272778 | -109.99888 | VANS | SOW | SHOW LOW RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
48 | Arizona | Sun Lakes | RV-10 | 2017-11-12T12:25:00Z | 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z | 12/6/2018 3:54:00 PM | N917VA | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The fatigue fractures of the upper and lower alternator attachment bolts, which decreased the common drive belt tension and resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of an alternator drive belt, the overheating of the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power. | 33.242778 | -111.926391 | VANDERARK | VMC | ||||||||||
49 | Arizona | Surprise | RV7 - A | 2011-12-10T14:58:00Z | 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z | 6/12/2014 12:16:00 PM | N724WD | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | An electrical or engine electronic problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, followed by a low-altitude stall. | 33.706943 | -112.370002 | VANS | GEU | Glendale Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
50 | Arizona | Tolani Lake | RV-4 | 2008-05-25T08:30:00Z | 2008-11-05T05:00:00Z | N6290F | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | An in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. | 35.417778 | -110.752502 | Nolan | VMC | |||||||||||
51 | Arizona | Tucson | VANS RV-9A | 2007-06-29T06:25:00Z | 2008-03-31T04:00:00Z | N394RS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted from the owner/builder's improper adjustment of the supercharger waste gate valve, that resulted in the failure of the waste gate servo motor. | 0 | 0 | Evenson Roger J | RYN | Ryan Field Airport | VMC | |||||||||
52 | Arizona | TUCSON | VANS RV-4 | 1989-01-22T13:30:00Z | 1990-01-11T05:00:00Z | N44ME | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | POOR JUDGEMENT BY THE PILOT IN ATTEMPTING AND THEN IMPROPERLY PERFORMING AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER AFTER TAKEOFF, RESULTING IN A STALL/SPIN TO THE GROUND. | 32.329036 | -110.980712 | LEHMAN/JERRELL | 40E | LACHOLLA AIRPARK | VMC | |||||||||
53 | Arizona | White Hills | VANS RV-7A | 2022-02-19T14:28:00Z | 2024-05-01T04:00:00Z | 4/10/2024 5:00:00 PM | N787NV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper aerobatic maneuver leading to an airspeed that exceeded the airplane’s design limits, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup. | 35.715546 | -114.482 | MOYNIHAN RICHARD D | AZ50 | TRIANGLE AIRPARK | VMC | ||||||||
54 | Arizona | Wickenburg | RV-8 | 2013-11-02T12:41:00Z | 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z | 8/4/2015 5:15:00 PM | N391V | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The fatigue failure of a propeller pitch change pin due to excessive shot peening of the pin’s surface during the manufacturing process. | 33.970554 | -112.694999 | ROVEY JASON H | E25 | WICKENBURG MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
55 | Arizona | Winslow | RV-7A | 2008-03-18T13:15:00Z | 2008-08-28T04:00:00Z | 8/20/2008 3:24:00 PM | N742MJ | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin. | 35.021945 | -110.722503 | Jenkins | INW | WINSLOW MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
56 | Arkansas | Austin | RV 4 | 2018-09-26T15:42:00Z | 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z | 10/9/2020 4:13:08 PM | N534MM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall. | 35.04 | -92.019447 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
57 | Arkansas | El Dorado | VANS RV-7A | 2010-08-19T21:45:00Z | 2011-10-17T04:00:00Z | 9/9/2011 5:58:00 PM | N474JM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees on takeoff at night. Contributing factors were fatigue and the pilot's lack of recent nighttime experience. | 33.219165 | -92.807777 | MILLER CHARLES W | ELD | South Arkansas Regional | VMC | ||||||||
58 | Arkansas | Jonesboro | RV-4 | 2002-05-15T18:38:00Z | 2003-11-25T05:00:00Z | 10/7/2003 9:19:00 PM | N437BN | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. | 35.831943 | -90.64611 | Nolan | VMC | ||||||||||
59 | Arkansas | LITTLE ROCK | RV3 | 1981-09-20T04:00:00Z | 1981-11-12T05:00:00Z | N80LK | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | VANS | NORTH LITTLE ROCK | VFR | |||||||||||
60 | Arkansas | Mandeville | RV4 | 1996-07-14T17:00:00Z | 1996-11-25T05:00:00Z | N83FS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 33.491892 | -93.955279 | Smith | VMC | |||||||||||
61 | Arkansas | PETTIGREW | RV-6T | 2000-04-02T15:30:00Z | 2001-09-20T04:00:00Z | N96VA | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted adverse weather. | 35.819835 | -93.589591 | Vans Aircraft | IMC | |||||||||||
62 | Arkansas | ROGERS | RV-4 | 1992-04-02T18:15:00Z | 1993-07-23T04:00:00Z | N94BS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | LOSS OF ENGINE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED PROCEDURES. | 36.330165 | -94.130844 | R. W. SWITZER | VMC | |||||||||||
63 | California | ANTIOCH | RV-3A | 1988-03-14T19:00:00Z | 1989-06-09T04:00:00Z | N87JP | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37.990802 | -121.810005 | PAXTON | VMC | ||||||||||||
64 | California | Apple Valley | RV-4 | 2005-11-12T12:00:00Z | 2006-02-28T05:00:00Z | N14GK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 33.575279 | -117.186111 | Vans Aircraft | VMC | |||||||||||
65 | California | ARBUCKLE | VAN'S RV-3 | 1998-09-26T08:10:00Z | 2000-11-29T05:00:00Z | N244WW | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's attempt to continue VFR flight in instrument conditions, which led to his spatial disorientation and in-flight loss of aircraft control, and, resulted in a pilot-induced overload failure of the airframe. The pilot's use of quinine may have been a factor in this accident. | 39.020679 | -122.040832 | O'NEIL | IMC | |||||||||||
66 | California | Armistead | VANS RV-8 | 2011-12-10T15:16:00Z | 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z | 11/29/2012 2:27:00 PM | N948RC | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers. | 35.058612 | -118.150558 | CROSLEY | VMC | ||||||||||
67 | California | BAKER | RV-6A | 2001-04-28T15:05:00Z | 2003-11-25T05:00:00Z | 9/26/2003 6:06:00 PM | N51DA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. The wind gusts were a factor. | 35.197223 | -116.078056 | MOTLEY VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
68 | California | BAKERSFIELD | RV-3 | 1990-06-15T12:09:00Z | 1992-11-09T05:00:00Z | N9030N | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOTS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER A TOUCH AND GO LANDING IN A NEWLY ACQUIRED HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS AIRCRAFT. | 35.379707 | -119.019287 | Vans Aircraft | L45 | BAKERSFIELD MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
69 | California | BAKERSFIELD | RV-3A | 1983-03-11T14:05:00Z | N630CB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.199905 | -118.859771 | Vans Aircraft | L45 | BAKERSFIELD | VMC | |||||||||||
70 | California | BAKERSFIELD | RV-3 | 1981-01-17T05:00:00Z | 1981-02-16T05:00:00Z | N242RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LAKE | SHAFTER | VFR | |||||||||||
71 | California | BAKERSFIELD | RV3 | 1979-04-21T04:00:00Z | 1979-05-21T04:00:00Z | N9107A | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | VANS | COSTERISAN LAKE | VFR | |||||||||||
72 | California | Bermuda Dunes | RV-3 | 2021-12-11T13:30:00Z | 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z | 6/8/2023 5:00:00 PM | N9YY | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. | 33.740161 | -116.29579 | MOUL WILLIS | NA | VMC | |||||||||
73 | California | BRIDGEPORT | RV-6 | 1994-10-19T10:40:00Z | 1995-01-12T05:00:00Z | N93SJ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's poorly planned approach, his failure to maintain the proper airspeed and descent rate, and his failure to perform the necessary remedial action. | 37.579048 | -118.839126 | STAN G. HALLAM | O57 | BRYANT FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
74 | California | Byron | RV-6 | 2021-05-18T14:00:00Z | 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z | 9/1/2021 7:00:00 PM | N16CX | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff while operating in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with terrain. | 37.828444 | -121.62583 | Harry Crosby (Vans) | C83 | BYRON | VMC | ||||||||
75 | California | Byron | RV-12 | 2020-11-06T12:58:00Z | 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z | 6/7/2022 11:00:00 AM | N975G | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft. | 37.823174 | -121.62965 | RONALD A GAWER | C83 | Byron Airport | VMC | ||||||||
76 | California | Byron | VANS RV-7A | 2015-09-20T18:06:00Z | 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z | 10/17/2016 1:36:00 PM | N507RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Improper overhaul of the right magneto, which eliminated system redundancy, and resulted in a loss of engine power when the left magneto failed during aerobatic flight maneuvers. | 37.858333 | -121.597778 | GRAVES BRYON S | C83 | BYRON | VMC | ||||||||
77 | California | CAMARILLO | VAN'S RV-6 | 2000-02-21T14:40:00Z | 2001-07-17T04:00:00Z | N264JC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the terrain and a runway light. | 34.229164 | -119.070243 | Cohen | CMA | CAMARILLO | VMC | |||||||||
78 | California | Cameron Park | Vans RV-8A | 2009-06-18T19:00:00Z | 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z | 9/29/2009 6:48:00 PM | N773JM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with gusting winds. | 38.683887 | -120.987503 | Simmons | O61 | Cameron Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
79 | California | Carlsbad | RV8A | 2010-08-01T17:00:00Z | 2011-01-07T05:00:00Z | 9/28/2010 6:40:00 PM | N525JH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadequate pretakeoff checks and failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention due to the open canopy. | 33.123611 | -117.274719 | HOLMGREEN JOHN B | CRQ | McClellan - Palomar Airport | VMC | ||||||||
80 | California | CARMEL | RV-3 | 1986-11-27T13:33:00Z | N135RV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.549762 | -121.920249 | MOORE-VAN | VMC | |||||||||||||
81 | California | Cloverdale | RV-6 | 2004-06-09T17:40:00Z | 2006-04-25T04:00:00Z | N621BP | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and selection of the wrong runway, and his inadequate compensation for the gusting tail wind conditions, which resulted in a stall/mush. | 38.775833 | -122.9925 | Harold W Bruce | O60 | CLOVERDALE MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
82 | California | Columbia | RV6-A | 2010-05-20T17:05:00Z | 2011-05-19T04:00:00Z | 3/15/2011 5:54:00 PM | N578RJ | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and improper landing flare. | 38.030277 | -120.414443 | Wildman | O22 | Columbia Airport | VMC | ||||||||
83 | California | CORCORAN | VANS RV-3 | 1995-07-20T11:20:00Z | 1996-02-27T05:00:00Z | N18DT | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. | 36.070198 | -119.529739 | MARGESON/HEIDEBRINK | VMC | |||||||||||
84 | California | Death Valley | RV-6 | 2006-04-30T14:05:00Z | 2007-11-29T05:00:00Z | N655VT | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to a likely vapor lock condition in the fuel lines. | 36.45111 | -116.871948 | Ronald R Russell | L06 | Furnace Creek Airport | VMC | |||||||||
85 | California | Death Valley National Park | RV 7 | 2018-01-13T18:30:00Z | 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z | 3/1/2018 6:17:00 PM | N4163B | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 36.463333 | -116.880836 | HARROP BLAKE | L06 | FURNACE CREEK | VMC | ||||||||
86 | California | Dulzura | RV6A | 2005-04-22T16:00:00Z | 2006-05-30T04:00:00Z | N426BB | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rising mountainous terrain. | 32.588054 | -116.849998 | Bishop | IMC | |||||||||||
87 | California | El Monte | RV-8 | 2009-01-21T14:20:00Z | 2009-04-15T04:00:00Z | N396JD | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. | 34.085834 | -118.034721 | Dickson Vans Aircraft | KEMT | El Monte Airport | VMC | |||||||||
88 | California | EL MONTE | RV-6A | 2000-08-26T18:00:00Z | 2001-07-17T04:00:00Z | N888LH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 34.080406 | -118.030784 | Fogerson Richard D | EMT | EL MONTE | VMC | |||||||||
89 | California | FORTUNA | RV-3A | 1986-01-25T11:30:00Z | N661S | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40.570682 | -124.150489 | VANGRUNSVEN | VMC | |||||||||||||
90 | California | Fresno | RV-6 | 2008-11-25T17:30:00Z | 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z | 6/17/2009 6:16:00 PM | N6TR | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. | 36.84 | -119.869163 | NICKEL | E79 | Sierra Sky Park Airport | VMC | ||||||||
91 | California | Georgetown | RV4 | 2013-01-08T14:24:00Z | 2013-04-25T04:00:00Z | 3/15/2013 5:10:00 PM | N70AC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing. | 38.920833 | -120.864723 | STRIBLING JAMES L | E36 | Georgetown Airport | VMC | ||||||||
92 | California | Georgetown | RV6 | 2001-02-04T18:05:00Z | 2001-11-06T05:00:00Z | N1198N | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The total loss of engine power due to fracture and separation of the engine crankshaft. | 38.929008 | -120.770172 | Fish | VMC | |||||||||||
93 | California | Grass Valley | VANS RV-6A | 2010-08-14T16:30:00Z | 2011-03-16T04:00:00Z | 9/27/2010 3:21:00 PM | N677DS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and nose over. | 39.221111 | -121.001945 | CARR BRYAN | GOO | Nevada County Air Park | VMC | ||||||||
94 | California | Grimes | RV 8 | 2020-07-17T14:45:00Z | 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z | N508CM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not examined. | 39.039497 | -121.9009 | Vans | N/A | Cecil Airstrip | VMC | |||||||||
95 | California | Groveland | RV-6 | 2006-07-06T20:30:00Z | 2006-10-31T05:00:00Z | N157ST | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the misjudged flare by the pilot that resulted in a hard bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted recovery. | 37.861667 | -121.17778 | Barnard | E45 | Pine Mountain Lake | VMC | |||||||||
96 | California | Hawthorne | RV-6A | 2001-07-27T19:51:00Z | 2003-02-25T05:00:00Z | N131LH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of his airplane during the landing flare. | 33.922779 | -118.335281 | Williams | HHR | Jack Northrop Field | VMC | |||||||||
97 | California | Hayward | RV6-A | 2005-04-12T09:55:00Z | 2006-06-28T04:00:00Z | N16TN | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the fuel system not being flushed out after it was involved in a previous accident where the fuel tanks were damaged. | 37.659168 | -122.122222 | Newell Thomas | HWD | Hayward Executive Airport | VMC | |||||||||
98 | California | Hesperia | RV-6A | 2006-06-20T12:30:00Z | 2006-10-03T04:00:00Z | N31RM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a downwind landing, the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and a runway overrun. | 34.384166 | -117.326385 | Ronald D. Murray | L26 | Hesperia | VMC | |||||||||
99 | California | HESPERIA | RV-4 | 1989-03-21T12:13:00Z | 1992-06-30T04:00:00Z | N239X | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY LATCH THE CANOPY PRIOR TO TAKEOFF AND BY ALLOWING THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER INTO A STALL DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT AT AN ATTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO RECOVER SAFELY. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOSS OF HIS EYEGLASSES WHEN THE CANOPY DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. | 34.359806 | -117.319366 | VAN'S/FISH | L26 | HESPERIA | VMC | |||||||||
100 | California | Hollister | RV-7A | 2008-05-02T18:23:00Z | 2008-05-28T04:00:00Z | N269SD | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The in-flight collision with a bird. | 36.893333 | -121.410003 | Vans Aircraft | 1C9 | Frazier Lake Airpark | VMC | |||||||||
101 | California | Inyokern | RV-6A | 2001-03-07T00:00:00Z | 2003-04-18T04:00:00Z | N46KA | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power resulting from the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, continued flight into icing weather conditions, his delay in carburetor heat use, and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport. | 35.641109 | -117.931663 | Jones | IMC | |||||||||||
102 | California | INYOKERN | RV6 | 1996-06-14T16:00:00Z | 1997-05-23T04:00:00Z | N43BL | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | the pilot's failure to maintain control of his airplane and stalled while intentionally performing a low altitude maneuver on base leg in a high density altitude environment. | 35.880172 | -118.150611 | Vans | IYK | INYOKERN | VMC | |||||||||
103 | California | Jacumba | RV-4 | 2002-03-15T15:40:00Z | 2004-09-29T04:00:00Z | 7/16/2004 6:05:00 PM | N491T | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. | 32.615833 | -116.164718 | Trenti | L78 | Jacumba Airport | VMC | ||||||||
104 | California | Julian | Vans RV-10 | 2013-01-05T15:00:00Z | 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z | 11/13/2014 12:58:00 PM | N262NJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a disconnected oil line. Contributing to the accident was an insufficiently tightened oil line fitting. | 33.002498 | -116.718055 | Jeremiah Jackson | VMC | ||||||||||
105 | California | JULIAN | RV6A | 1996-12-22T15:08:00Z | 1998-03-31T05:00:00Z | N961CP | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe ice and an inability to maintain clearance (proper altitude) from mountainous terrain. Moderate to severe icing conditions in clouds, turbulence, and mountainous terrain were related factors. | 33.019702 | -116.490921 | FARHAT | IMC | |||||||||||
106 | California | Kernville | RV4 | 2005-09-21T09:00:00Z | 2006-08-29T04:00:00Z | N3882N | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the lack of a runway overrun area beyond the departure end of the runway. | 35.728332 | -118.419723 | Thomas | L05 | Kern Valley | VMC | |||||||||
107 | California | LA VERNE | RV-4 | 1993-12-26T11:03:00Z | 1994-10-20T04:00:00Z | N312RG | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | a loss of engine power due to the improper maintenance and installation of the fuel system lines and fittings, and the pilot's failure to ensure the engine fuel primer was locked prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering after the engine power loss and the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin. | 34.14965 | -117.759445 | GOLIGHTLY | POC | BRACKETT FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
108 | California | Lake Elsinore | RV9 | 2019-10-04T13:00:00Z | 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z | 12/5/2019 7:25:00 PM | N192DP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing and a nose-over. | 33.630001 | -117.301666 | Vans | CA89 | Skylark Field | VMC | ||||||||
109 | California | LINCOLN | RV-4 | 1986-10-04T15:00:00Z | N63SM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.929019 | -121.250114 | SMITH & R. MATHEWS | 05I | LINCOLN MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||||
110 | California | Livermore | RV-8 | 2011-05-01T17:30:00Z | 2011-08-03T04:00:00Z | N998RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's decision to exit the runway while still traveling at an excessive speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. | 37.694168 | -121.820556 | Dralle (Van's Aircraft) | LVK | Livermore | VMC | |||||||||
111 | California | LOMPOC | RV-3 | 1992-10-22T19:18:00Z | 1993-09-14T04:00:00Z | N65JP | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | THE FAILURE OF AN UNIDENTIFIED AIRFRAME OR COMPONENT SYSTEM FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AND THE RESULTING INFLIGHT FIRE. | 34.600013 | -120.390419 | PASPORELLO, J.F. | VMC | |||||||||||
112 | California | Madera | RV-4, VANS RV-8 | 2011-10-11T12:15:00Z | 2011-12-27T05:00:00Z | 11/21/2011 4:18:00 PM | N506DC, N427EF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The third airplane pilot’s failure to maintain visual contact with the second airplane during the formation flight. | 36.990001 | -119.959999 | COMBS DALE B, FREITAG ERNST | E79 | Fresno | VMC | ||||||||
113 | California | MADERA | 150L, RV4 | 1999-01-29T17:01:00Z | 2000-11-30T05:00:00Z | N6979G, N770RF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see the airplane stopped on the taxiway ahead. | 0 | 0 | Cessna, COELHO | MAE | MADERA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
114 | California | NAPA | RV4 | 1991-08-04T19:20:00Z | 1993-05-27T04:00:00Z | N835B | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE INSTALLATION OF A NON COMPATIABLE OIL FILTER AND SYSTEM PLUMBING CHANGES WHICH INDUCED THE OIL EXHAUSTION EVENT RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. | 38.549114 | -122.149208 | EXPERIMENTAL | VMC | |||||||||||
115 | California | Nevada City | RV-7 | 2008-02-17T18:38:00Z | 2009-02-25T05:00:00Z | N331KM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The improper installation of the fuel pump, leading to a fatigue failure of the pump's lever arm and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. | 39.278888 | -120.983055 | Wilson | KGOO | Nevada City Air Park | VMC | |||||||||
116 | California | Novato | RV-7A | 2012-07-14T17:00:00Z | 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z | 10/19/2015 12:08:00 PM | N404JT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to control a forward slip to reduce the altitude and airspeed to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. | 38.143611 | -122.555831 | LOFLIN | DVO | Gnoss Field Airport | VMC | ||||||||
117 | California | Novato | RV-6A | 2006-08-27T23:00:00Z | 2007-11-29T05:00:00Z | N312RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Rising terrain, fog and dark night conditions were factors. | 38.191944 | -122.577224 | Terry Tevis | VMC | |||||||||||
118 | California | Oceanside | RV6A | 2005-10-15T14:05:00Z | 2006-02-28T05:00:00Z | N221MH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot-induced oscillations encountered on landing following the pilot's misjudged landing flare and premature release of elevator backpressure during touchdown. | 33.217777 | -117.351387 | Harmel | OKB | Oceanside Municipal | VMC | |||||||||
119 | California | Orland | RV-6 | 2009-08-27T11:11:00Z | 2010-07-22T04:00:00Z | 5/10/2010 7:39:00 PM | N43521 | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. | 39.720275 | -122.146385 | James B. Taplin | O37 | Orland Haigh Field | VMC | ||||||||
120 | California | Petaluma | RV 6A | 2018-05-27T17:00:00Z | 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z | 1/8/2020 4:48:00 PM | N4269Y | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff due to a loose left magneto, and the pilot's decision to turn back to the airport and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. | 38.265277 | -122.611663 | MORRISON MARVIN E JR | O69 | Petaluma Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
121 | California | Porterville | RV6 | 2021-06-07T14:20:00Z | 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z | 8/16/2023 5:00:00 PM | N94PJ | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. | 36.036111 | -119.07 | VANS | PTV | PORTERVILLE MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
122 | California | POWAY | RV-4 | 1990-09-17T17:30:00Z | 1992-11-23T05:00:00Z | N810WP | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT'S PERFORMING LOW LEVEL ACROBATIC MANEUVERS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. | 32.970394 | -117.019317 | PARRIGIN | VMC | |||||||||||
123 | California | Ramona | RV7A | 2018-11-10T09:52:00Z | 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z | 3/16/2022 2:00:00 PM | N5433T | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. | 33.040832 | -116.925552 | Vans | RNM | RAMONA | VMC | ||||||||
124 | California | RED BLUFF | VANS RV-4 | 1999-04-12T09:15:00Z | 2000-06-22T04:00:00Z | N6420E | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A crack which developed in the automotive-type oil cooler of the experimental, amateur built aircraft and permitted the engine oil supply to flow overboard. | 40.130882 | -122.430397 | Parker | VMC | |||||||||||
125 | California | RIALTO | RV4 | 1992-09-26T11:55:00Z | 1993-09-28T04:00:00Z | N321RG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE OF REPOSITIONING THE FUEL SELECTOR TO A TANK CONTAINING FUEL. | 34.099662 | -117.380363 | GOLIGHTLY, ROBERT B. | VMC | |||||||||||
126 | California | RIPLEY | RV-8 | 1998-05-24T07:30:00Z | 2000-03-31T05:00:00Z | N58RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the intentional or unintentional sudden application of aft elevator control by an undetermined aircraft occupant that exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft. The aircraft gross weight, which exceeded the maximum allowable for aerobatics, and airspeed, which exceeded the maximum maneuvering speed for the weight, were factors in this accident. | 33.780719 | -116.410537 | Vans Aircraft | VMC | |||||||||||
127 | California | Riverside | RV6 | 2021-07-15T09:50:00Z | 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z | 5/10/2023 5:00:00 PM | N468AC | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence. | 33.951889 | -117.44511 | VANS | RAL | RIVERSIDE MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
128 | California | Sacramento | RV 6 | 2014-01-12T16:30:00Z | 2014-05-05T04:00:00Z | 4/22/2014 8:26:00 PM | N6888 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions. | 38.646667 | -121.296943 | HALLENDORF TOM | MHR | SACRAMENTO MATHER | VMC | ||||||||
129 | California | SACRAMENTO | VANS RV6-A | 2000-04-02T16:35:00Z | 2001-07-17T04:00:00Z | N4419Q | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Failure to maintain sufficient altitude while on the base to final turn for landing subsequently striking the wing tip on the runway. | 38.509922 | -121.489105 | Owens/Richburg | SAC | SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE | VMC | |||||||||
130 | California | SAN ANDREAS | RV-4 | 1990-07-21T09:05:00Z | 1992-11-23T05:00:00Z | N87CT | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | THE FAILURE OF FOUR PROPELLER RETENTION BOLTS WHICH REQUIRED THE ENGINE TO BE SHUT DOWN. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FORCED LANDING APPROACH. | 38.200897 | -120.620712 | CHARLES T. BRIETIGAM | O03 | CALAVERAS CO. | VMC | |||||||||
131 | California | San Diego | RV-6A | 2006-03-27T15:00:00Z | 2006-08-29T04:00:00Z | N428BC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the collapse of the nose landing gear, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a go-around. | 32.815555 | -117.139442 | Claypool | MYF | Montgomery field | VMC | |||||||||
132 | California | San Jose | Vans RV6 | 2002-01-10T15:45:00Z | 2003-05-01T04:00:00Z | 2/11/2003 4:45:00 PM | N164DF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Failure of the pilot to sufficiently slow the airplane prior to exiting the runway, which lead to the left main landing gear collapsing and a subsequent ground loop. | 37.316665 | -121.821945 | Farrand | RHV | REID-HILLVIEW OF SANTA CLARA C | VMC | ||||||||
133 | California | San Jose | RV-6A | 2004-07-16T17:58:00Z | 2004-12-28T05:00:00Z | N16TN | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/speed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway. Contributing factors were failure of an oil line, and the fence. | 37.332778 | -121.819725 | Newell | RHV | Reid Hill View Airport | VMC | |||||||||
134 | California | Santa Maria | RV-9A | 2012-03-20T16:30:00Z | 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z | 12/17/2012 7:07:00 PM | N629BJ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 34.884998 | -120.393058 | GRIMM | SMX | Santa Maria | VMC | ||||||||
135 | California | Santa Paula | RV6A | 2018-03-31T15:08:00Z | 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z | 6/26/2019 11:12:00 AM | N820TL | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. | 34.345275 | -119.0475 | Ragle | SZP | SANTA PAULA | VMC | ||||||||
136 | California | SANTA PAULA | RV-4 | 1991-04-03T12:24:00Z | 1993-04-23T04:00:00Z | N45EM | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | THAT THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY SELECTED THE WRONG FUEL TANK AND THE PASSENGER INTERFERED WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS WHEN THE SEAT BACK FAILED. | 34.399765 | -119.070373 | HERBERT W. ROSS | SZP | SANTA PAULA | VMC | |||||||||
137 | California | Santa Rosa | RV4 | 2009-03-07T18:47:00Z | 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z | N424RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. | 38.508888 | -122.807777 | Robert Frisbey | STS | Santa Rosa | VMC | |||||||||
138 | California | Santa Ynez | RV4 | 2002-05-12T17:15:00Z | 2003-09-30T04:00:00Z | 7/22/2003 7:19:00 PM | N6579B | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in a stall/mush. The gusting winds, recent purchase of airplane, and premature raising of the flaps were factors. | 34.64072 | -120.020271 | Mulligan | IZA | Santa Ynez | VMC | ||||||||
139 | California | Saticoy | RV-6A | 2003-11-07T17:15:00Z | 2006-10-31T05:00:00Z | N102RC | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a loose B-nut fitting for the carburetor fuel inlet line, which allowed fuel to leak out. | 34.266666 | -119.150558 | Cathaway | VMC | |||||||||||
140 | California | Sausalito | RV10 | 2022-05-06T12:10:00Z | 2024-04-10T04:00:00Z | 4/10/2024 5:00:00 PM | N54MG | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of limited visibility conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. | 37.834268 | -122.49105 | VANS | IMC | ||||||||||
141 | California | Selma | VANS RV 6 | 2017-10-30T15:16:00Z | 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z | 1/24/2020 6:30:00 PM | N88MV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to properly secure an alternator ground cable swage that led to problems with the electrical system and/or electronic engine controls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. | 36.572498 | -119.754722 | METCALFE ROBERT B | VMC | ||||||||||
142 | California | Sierraville | RV-6A | 2008-07-02T14:07:00Z | 2008-11-05T05:00:00Z | 3/11/2022 5:00:00 AM | N27WR | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke. | 39.581665 | -120.353889 | Mauck | Sierraville / Dearwater Airpor | VMC | |||||||||
143 | California | Sonoma | Vans RV8 | 2005-09-19T20:00:00Z | 2006-01-31T05:00:00Z | N559JC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | a loss of engine power due to the failure of the master electrical power switch, which removed power to the electronic ignition. | 38.257499 | -122.435554 | Clark | K0Q9 | Sonoma Skypark | VMC | |||||||||
144 | California | SONOMA | RV-4 | 1985-11-02T17:00:00Z | N489R | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38.240531 | -122.460342 | LEWIS-PEXTON | VMC | |||||||||||||
145 | California | TAFT | VANS RV-6 | 2000-03-27T17:07:00Z | 2001-11-06T05:00:00Z | N986DB | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The in-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons. | 35.160137 | -119.429374 | Birx | L17 | TAFT | VMC | |||||||||
146 | California | Tehachapi | VANS RV-8 | 2020-07-24T12:59:00Z | 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z | 6/1/2022 11:00:00 AM | N138PM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover. | 35.136112 | -118.44638 | Vans | TSP | Tehachapi Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
147 | California | Tehachapi | RV-4 | 2002-08-21T14:59:00Z | 2004-09-29T04:00:00Z | N62VR | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | the owner/builder's improperly fabricated and installed fuel line, which cracked at the point of the flare, resulting in a fuel leak and loss of engine power during the takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the soft terrain that jammed the landing gear wheels, nosing over the airplane during the ensuing forced landing. | 35.134998 | -118.439445 | Dodd | TSP | Tehachapi Municipal | VMC | |||||||||
148 | California | The Sea Ranch | RV-9A | 2004-06-17T13:30:00Z | 2004-09-01T04:00:00Z | N93AZ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment, resulting in a collision with trees. | 38.704723 | -123.432502 | Vans Aircraft | CA51 | The Sea Ranch Airport | VMC | |||||||||
149 | California | Torrance | RV4 | 2011-01-01T14:45:00Z | 2011-05-26T04:00:00Z | 2/8/2011 7:09:00 PM | N322RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and a ground loop. | 33.803333 | -118.339447 | GIORGIO ANTHONY J | TOA | Zamperini Field Airport | VMC | ||||||||
150 | California | TRINITY CENTER | RV-6 | 1993-05-05T15:00:00Z | 1993-11-15T05:00:00Z | N15TP | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | THE PILOT FAILURE TO OBTAIN ENOUGH AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. | 41.050464 | -122.780555 | T.R. BRISTOL | O86 | TRINITY CENTER | VMC | |||||||||
151 | California | Truckee | Vans RV8 | 2010-06-17T15:08:00Z | 2013-02-14T05:00:00Z | 12/19/2012 4:22:00 PM | N901X | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a steep turn to final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. | 39.311943 | -120.121948 | Bernhard | TRK | Truckee-Tahoe Airport | VMC | ||||||||
152 | California | Turlock | Vans RV-6 | 2006-10-28T17:00:00Z | 2007-05-29T04:00:00Z | N1198N | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | a partial loss of engine power due to the broken piston rings in the no. 4 cylinder. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/mush. | 0 | 0 | Fish | O15 | Turlock Municipal Airport | VMC | |||||||||
153 | California | Vacaville | VANS RV-8 | 2017-05-15T16:50:00Z | 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z | 11/6/2017 4:17:00 PM | N184ME | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions. | 38.376388 | -121.963333 | WEAVER STANLEY R/ROBINSON SCOT | VCB | NUT TREE | VMC | ||||||||
154 | California | VACAVILLE | VANS RV-6 | 1999-02-26T14:30:00Z | 2001-05-17T04:00:00Z | N36VR | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The failure of the engine assembler to apply the proper torque on the connecting rods bolts, which led to fatigue cracking and ultimately fracture of the rod bolts. | 38.409713 | -122.009765 | COOPER | VMC | |||||||||||
155 | California | Williams | RV6 | 2013-09-23T19:57:00Z | 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z | 5/7/2015 6:14:00 PM | N67GM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper decision to fly at a low altitude, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from power lines. | 39.11111 | -122.311111 | MILLER | VMC | ||||||||||
156 | California | WILLOWS | RV-4 | 2000-04-15T11:19:00Z | 2003-06-25T04:00:00Z | N63SM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | Disconnection of the elevator push rod due to the owner/builder's improper installation of the rear jam nut on the elevator pushrod. | 39.499515 | -122.279914 | Smith | VMC | |||||||||||
157 | California | WILLOWS | RV-3 | 1990-08-06T13:45:00Z | 1992-11-23T05:00:00Z | N840DK | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE RUNWAY AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. | 39.500007 | -122.279838 | DON G. KAYE | WLW | WILLOWS-GLENN | VMC | |||||||||
158 | California | WOODLAKE | RV-6 | 1997-09-06T10:30:00Z | 1998-05-21T04:00:00Z | N93SJ | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | failure of the pilot to accurately determine the quantity of fuel onboard the airplane before flight, and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted in a forced landing. | 36.460845 | -119.099678 | Hallam | VMC | |||||||||||
159 | Colorado | Aurora | RV6 | 2022-07-03T07:35:00Z | 2023-11-29T05:00:00Z | 11/29/2023 6:00:00 PM | N184CB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A total loss of engine power due to foreign object debris blockage of engine air intake. The source of the debris could not be determined based on the available information. | 39.794083 | -104.5719 | VANS | CFO | COLORADO AIR AND SPACE PORT | VMC | ||||||||
160 | Colorado | BAYFIELD | RV-4 | 1999-09-01T11:00:00Z | 2000-12-05T05:00:00Z | N95PW | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons. | 37.23027 | -107.589065 | Wroblewski | VMC | |||||||||||
161 | Colorado | BENNETT | RV-4 | 1992-03-28T18:45:00Z | 1993-06-11T04:00:00Z | N14BA | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS: AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITS EXCEEDED. | 39.75011 | -104.420593 | Vans Aircraft | VMC | |||||||||||
162 | Colorado | BOULDER | RV-6, G103C TWIN III ACRO | 1996-06-29T14:50:00Z | 1997-02-18T05:00:00Z | N194JP, N103LM | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | Poor judgment by the pilot of the RV-6, N194JP, in that he traversed an uncontrolled airport at traffic pattern altitude, failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other, and an inadvertent airplane stall encountered by the pilot of the RV-6 while maneuvering for an emergency landing. | 40.020439 | -105.250457 | PREVATT, Burkhart Grob | 1V5 | BOULDER MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
163 | Colorado | BRIGHTON | RV-4 | 1995-02-25T14:59:00Z | 1995-08-23T04:00:00Z | N872MM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. | 39.950569 | -104.789726 | MORRISON, MARVIN E. | VMC | |||||||||||
164 | Colorado | Calhan | HALL RV-4 | 2012-03-24T14:30:00Z | 2012-05-21T04:00:00Z | 4/30/2012 3:24:00 PM | N605RV | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's loss of airplane control while landing with a gusting tailwind condition. | 39.048053 | -104.293052 | HALL JEFFREY | CD23 | Aerobear Field | VMC | ||||||||
165 | Colorado | Colorado Springs | RV6A | 2011-08-05T11:16:00Z | 2011-11-03T04:00:00Z | 9/28/2011 4:35:00 PM | N675RE | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing. | 38.940555 | -104.568611 | ATTAWAY ROBERT H | KFLY | Meadowlake Airport | VMC | ||||||||
166 | Colorado | Denver | RV-6 | 2008-08-28T12:00:00Z | 2009-01-22T05:00:00Z | N190RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. | 39.784999 | -104.543052 | Helie | FTG | Dummy | VMC | |||||||||
167 | Colorado | Dotsero | Vans RV4 | 2004-10-31T17:45:00Z | 2005-03-30T05:00:00Z | N25HM | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. | 39.656387 | -107.154724 | Miller | VMC | |||||||||||
168 | Colorado | Durango | RV-8 | 2005-05-21T09:30:00Z | 2005-10-27T04:00:00Z | N25MH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the ground roll. | 37.203334 | -107.870002 | Hepperlen | 00C | Animas Air Park | VMC | |||||||||
169 | Colorado | Durango | Vans RV-4 | 2003-07-05T15:00:00Z | 2003-12-30T05:00:00Z | N78DR | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | partial propeller blade separation for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the forced landing approach that resulted in his overshooting the road on intended landing and colliding with trees. A contributing factor was the trees. | 37.203334 | -107.867225 | Conn | VMC | |||||||||||
170 | Colorado | Elbert | RV6 A | 2017-09-13T14:37:00Z | 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z | 12/27/2019 7:32:00 PM | N812SM | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot’s improper landing flare in strong gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his loss of directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects. | 39.224723 | -104.639999 | MILLER STEVEN M | CO15 | Kelly Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
171 | Colorado | ELBERT | RV-3 | 1998-03-08T16:10:00Z | 1998-12-31T05:00:00Z | N99HV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | in-flight failure of the right wing spar (for an undetermined reason) as the pilot was performing aerobatic flight. The airplane's excessive gross weight (for aerobatics) was a related factor. | 39.219985 | -104.530647 | DUCI'S VANS | VMC | |||||||||||
172 | Colorado | ELBERT | RV4 | 1994-05-07T16:14:00Z | 1994-12-07T05:00:00Z | N88LG | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | AN INADVERTENT STALL SPIN. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE. | 39.220642 | -104.530807 | ROBL | CO15 | KELLY AIRPARK | VMC | |||||||||
173 | Colorado | Englewood | VANS ACFT RV8A | 2017-05-04T12:23:00Z | 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z | 6/28/2017 10:57:00 AM | N832SD | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadvertent selection of the mixture control, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing during gusting crosswind wind conditions. | 39.569999 | -104.849441 | NELSON SYDNEY | APA | CENTENNIAL | VMC | ||||||||
174 | Colorado | Englewood | VANS RV-7 | 2022-11-09T11:48:00Z | 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z | 2/15/2023 7:00:00 PM | N771RG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind. | 39.571064 | -104.84161 | MULHOLLAND ROBERT A | APA | CENTENNIAL | VMC | ||||||||
175 | Colorado | ENGLEWOOD | RV-4, SU-29 | 1996-05-11T11:34:00Z | 1998-02-03T05:00:00Z | N44AZ, N55SU | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | failure of the pilot of the RV-4, N44AZ, to comply with an ATC clearance by landing on the wrong runway, and the failure of the pilot of the SU-29, N55SU, to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were: the failure of the air traffic controller to restate the landing runway to the pilot of the RV-4 during a critical period of flight, his failure to advise the pilot of the RV-4 that operations were being conducted on the adjacent runway, a high traffic workload which resulted from an airport open house, and a lack of coordination to accommodate the high traffic workload. | 39.579765 | -104.860015 | JERRELL, Sukhoi | APA | CENTENNIAL | VMC | |||||||||
176 | Colorado | Erie | Vans RV-6 | 2006-08-24T18:15:00Z | 2006-11-29T05:00:00Z | N442E | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. | 40.613609 | -105.034721 | Gordon | EIK | TRI-COUNTY | VMC | |||||||||
177 | Colorado | Fort Collins | Vans RV-8 | 2005-08-07T10:00:00Z | 2006-03-28T05:00:00Z | N5754S | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | the pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and descending into the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to refuel the airplane, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. | 40.453334 | -105.01889 | Sheel | FNL | Fort Collins-Loveland Municipa | VMC | |||||||||
178 | Colorado | Fort Collins | Vans RV-6A | 2003-06-28T12:20:00Z | 2003-12-30T05:00:00Z | N29PT | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision resulting in the fuel selector positioned improperly and fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor contributing to the accident was the low altitude. | 40.587776 | -105.040832 | Stugart | 3V5 | Fort Collins Downtown Airpark | VMC | |||||||||
179 | Colorado | FRANKTOWN | RV-6 | 1997-07-27T10:00:00Z | 1998-04-10T04:00:00Z | N443MW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the uneven runway surface. | 39.380325 | -104.749328 | WONDER | 43CO | KOSTROSKI | VMC | |||||||||
180 | Colorado | Grand Junction | RV-4 | 2002-06-30T09:30:00Z | 2003-04-01T05:00:00Z | 12/10/2002 12:52:00 PM | N3344E | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | the pilot failing to maintain aircraft control during the pull up maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the inadvertent stall spin. | 39.025001 | -108.716667 | Rich | Pinyon Field | VMC | |||||||||
181 | Colorado | Greeley | RV6 | 2018-08-04T12:30:00Z | 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z | 10/31/2018 11:59:00 AM | N56LK | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 40.429721 | -104.641387 | Vans | GXY | GREELEY-WELD COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
182 | Colorado | Greeley | RV-6A | 2007-06-25T12:45:00Z | 2007-12-20T05:00:00Z | 10/31/2007 2:28:00 PM | N94KA | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. | 40.437221 | -104.633056 | Schwarz | GXY | GREELEY-WELD COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
183 | Colorado | La Junta | Vans RV-6A | 2003-06-24T11:05:00Z | 2004-03-30T05:00:00Z | 2/13/2004 1:02:00 PM | N199LH | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall during the turn from base leg to final approach. | 38.049446 | -103.485832 | Hammond | VMC | ||||||||||
184 | Colorado | Limon | VANS RV-10 | 2017-12-07T21:50:00Z | 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z | 1/25/2018 8:52:00 PM | N9738J | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around at night, which resulted in the airplane impacting a power line and a subsequent hard landing. | 39.275001 | -103.665832 | JONES KENT C | LIC | LIMON MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
185 | Colorado | Longmont | Vans RV-6 | 2005-04-22T12:30:00Z | 2005-09-13T04:00:00Z | N345JE | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the loss of engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the contamination in the inverted oil system's separator. | 40.163612 | -105.16278 | Ross/Stonecipher | VMC | |||||||||||
186 | Colorado | LONGMONT | RV-4 | 1996-04-01T15:49:00Z | 1996-07-17T04:00:00Z | N84PS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation in that he failed to ensure the aircraft had sufficient fuel to complete the flight. A factor was the soft terrain. | 40.170619 | -105.110733 | STAFFORD | 2V2 | VANCE BRAND | VMC | |||||||||
187 | Colorado | LONGMONT | RV-4 | 1995-10-07T12:50:00Z | 1996-03-21T05:00:00Z | N61TR | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | the installation of an unapproved metal propeller which led to a fatigue failure of a blade and loss of aircraft control. | 40.17052 | -105.110366 | RUPE | 2V2 | VANCE BRAND | VMC | |||||||||
188 | Colorado | Montrose | STEVE BARNES RV 4 | 2018-01-04T18:00:00Z | 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z | 3/19/2018 7:27:00 PM | N83SB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. | 38.505554 | -107.729446 | BARNES STEVEN D | VMC | ||||||||||
189 | Colorado | Pagosa Springs | RV-6 | 2012-09-20T13:15:00Z | 2014-01-13T05:00:00Z | 11/18/2013 7:36:00 PM | N140RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of landing experience at high density altitudes. | 37.286388 | -107.055831 | THOMPSON | PSO | Stevens Field Airport | VMC | ||||||||
190 | Colorado | Pagosa Springs | RV-6A | 2001-08-31T14:10:00Z | 2003-11-25T05:00:00Z | N199LH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate airplane preflight inspection which led to the subsequent lateral control of the airplane on the ground not being possible. A contributing factor was the unavailability of rudder control due to a headset blocking the rudder control mechanism during the takeoff roll. | 37.268333 | -107.059722 | Vans Aircraft | 2V1 | Pagosa Springs | VMC | |||||||||
191 | Colorado | Salida | RV-12 | 2010-06-24T08:10:00Z | 2010-10-21T04:00:00Z | 7/23/2010 4:52:00 PM | N29CA | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s incorrect elevator trim setting and his inexperience in the airplane make/model. | 38.538055 | -106.048614 | Vans Aircraft Inc | ANK | Harriet Alexander Field | VMC | ||||||||
192 | Colorado | SPRINGFIELD | RV-6 | 2000-12-24T18:30:00Z | 2001-05-08T04:00:00Z | N3891P | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total failure of the right hand flap control rod due to construction procedures/directives not being followed by the builder. | 37.400161 | -102.610366 | BARACKMAN VANS | 8V7 | SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
193 | Colorado | Telluride | RV4 | 2020-11-26T13:59:00Z | 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z | 8/15/2023 5:00:00 PM | N87LW | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn from the base leg to final approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude over mountainous terrain. | 37.94909 | -107.88862 | VANS | TEX | Telluride Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
194 | Colorado | Trinidad | RV-6A | 2005-06-26T15:00:00Z | 2005-10-27T04:00:00Z | N8097F | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. | 37.259445 | -104.340553 | Vans Aircraft | TAD | Trinidad-Stokes | VMC | |||||||||
195 | Colorado | Walsenburg | RV-4 | 2021-12-08T11:13:00Z | 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z | 6/7/2022 4:00:00 AM | N456MC | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while intentionally maneuvering in a canyon at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to enter a canyon environment at a low altitude, and the sudden change in wind conditions within the canyon. | 37.792822 | -104.57616 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
196 | Colorado | Watkins | VANS RV-8 | 2021-05-12T12:41:00Z | 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z | 7/7/2021 4:00:00 AM | N51LV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. | 39.775485 | -104.59433 | VARNER DAVID L | CFO | COLORADO AIR AND SPACE PORT | VMC | ||||||||
197 | Colorado | Watkins | RV 6 | 2018-12-25T11:48:00Z | 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z | 6/23/2021 4:00:00 AM | N711KJ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque to a fuel line during recent maintenance, which allowed the line to loosen in flight and fuel to enter the hot engine compartment and resulted in an in-flight fire that consumed the airplane. | 39.784194 | -104.53763 | Vans | CFO | COLORADO AIR AND SPACE PORT | VMC | ||||||||
198 | Delaware | Lewes | Long EZ, RV-8 | 2005-07-10T11:52:00Z | 2006-10-03T04:00:00Z | N78LC, N899RM | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The Long EZ pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane, which resulted in a mid-air collision during a formation flight. | 38.796665 | -75.098335 | Carlstrom, Morgan | VMC | |||||||||||
199 | Delaware | Milton | RV6 | 2020-08-27T15:00:00Z | 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z | 4/19/2021 7:00:00 PM | N628JB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain. | 38.810276 | -75.237777 | Vans | DE25 | Eagle Crest-Hudson | VMC | ||||||||
200 | Florida | APALACHICOLA | RV6 | 1999-05-09T11:00:00Z | 2000-09-07T04:00:00Z | N34C | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 29.720981 | -84.990585 | BOONE | AAF | APPLACHICOLA MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
201 | Florida | Apopka | RV-9A | 2014-02-23T15:35:00Z | 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z | 9/4/2014 8:12:00 PM | N19VC | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The failure of the propeller spline shaft, the drive disk adapter, and the propeller speed reduction unit (PSRU) input spline due to a lack of inspection and lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of propeller drive and a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of manufacturer guidance for inspecting and lubricating the PSRU gearbox spline components. | 28.74908 | -81.489341 | VICTOR M CORDERO | X04 | ORLANDO Apopka Airport | VMC | ||||||||
202 | Florida | APOPKA | RV-4 | 1998-10-10T17:11:00Z | 2001-02-16T05:00:00Z | N741WB | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing aerobatics which resulted in the lost of control and a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was performed. | 28.679763 | -81.509925 | W.S. Bowers, Jr. | VMC | |||||||||||
203 | Florida | Bell | RV6 A | 2016-10-11T14:36:00Z | 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z | 8/17/2017 2:59:00 PM | N686RM | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswinds, which resulted in a bounced landing and nose-over. | 29.71861 | -82.844444 | MICKLER LARRY J | 37FL | FLYING HARNESS FARMS | VMC | ||||||||
204 | Florida | Bell | RV-3 | 2005-09-25T21:15:00Z | 2006-01-31T05:00:00Z | N993FL | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during a VFR approach toward the runway resulting in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident are no lights for the grass strip runway and attempting to land in low natural light visibility conduction. | 29.814167 | -82.925552 | Vans Aircraft | VMC | |||||||||||
205 | Florida | Big Pine Key | RV-12IS | 2022-02-27T10:58:00Z | 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z | 9/20/2023 5:00:00 PM | N123RR | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning and his improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of limited visibility in moderate precipitation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. | 24.9215 | -81.5805 | VANS AIRCRAFT INC | VMC | ||||||||||
206 | Florida | Cedar Key | RV 4 200 | 2023-04-07T17:30:00Z | 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z | 8/10/2023 5:00:00 PM | N8DU | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. | 29.134222 | -83.050472 | LEWIS/URMSTON | CDK | GEORGE T LEWIS | VMC | ||||||||
207 | Florida | Chattahoochee | RV4 | 2021-10-31T13:20:00Z | 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z | 10/5/2023 5:00:00 PM | N479JJ | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to properly secure the canopy before takeoff, allowing the canopy to open and then separate in flight, which resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. | 30.649152 | -84.7231 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
208 | Florida | Clermont | RV-8 | 2016-03-12T10:47:00Z | 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z | 5/16/2018 6:39:00 PM | N838RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing; which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. | 28.557222 | -81.718887 | SHEAHEN DANE E | VMC | ||||||||||
209 | Florida | Coleman | VANS RV 9 | 2020-01-15T14:18:00Z | 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z | 9/8/2020 10:22:00 PM | N235LS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in premature liftoff, loss of control, and collision with terrain. | 28.809444 | -82.06639 | Vans | 2FA6 | Freeflight Intl | VMC | ||||||||
210 | Florida | DAVIE | RV-4 | 1995-04-12T11:27:00Z | 1996-01-19T05:00:00Z | N233AB | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | ENGINE FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FUEL MISMANAGEMENT. A LOSS OF CONTROL FOLLOWED AS THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE WHILE MANEUVERING FOR THE FORCED LANDING. | 26.109678 | -80.319351 | PACKARD/SQUIRE | FXE | FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE | VMC | |||||||||
211 | Florida | DEFUNIAK SPRNGS | RV-4 | 1988-04-15T14:30:00Z | 1989-06-07T04:00:00Z | N51HH | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30.850084 | -86.20005 | HENDERSON | 54J | DE FUNIAK SPRINGS | VMC | ||||||||||
212 | Florida | DeLand | Vans RV8 | 2008-03-28T14:15:00Z | 2008-05-28T04:00:00Z | N130X | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. | 29.066944 | -81.283889 | Douglas D. Turner | DED | DeLand Municipal Airport | VMC | |||||||||
213 | Florida | Delray | RV8 | 2021-09-03T12:50:00Z | 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z | 5/18/2022 4:00:00 AM | N388RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. | 26.45524 | -80.210727 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
214 | Florida | Englewood | RV6A | 2009-04-04T15:35:00Z | 2011-12-27T05:00:00Z | 10/28/2011 5:59:00 PM | N88WG | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's operation of the airplane while impaired (alcohol) and his decision to attempt aerobatic maneuvers at a low altitude resulting in the loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with trees. | 26.96611 | -82.353057 | Gaynor Donald J | VMC | ||||||||||
215 | Florida | Fernandina Beach | VANS RV 8 | 2020-01-24T16:15:00Z | 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z | 4/2/2020 3:48:00 AM | N130JK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of directional control on landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing. | 30.611944 | -81.461112 | Vans | FHB | Fernandina Beach Muni | VMC | ||||||||
216 | Florida | Fort Drum | EXPERMENTAL RV-4 | 2011-07-04T09:30:00Z | 2012-04-24T04:00:00Z | 3/21/2012 6:04:00 PM | N3226N | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 27.541944 | -80.833053 | FESSENDEN ALFRED | FL75 | Indian Hammock Airport | VMC | ||||||||
217 | Florida | Fort Drum | RV10 | 2019-05-25T16:00:00Z | 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z | 10/18/2019 11:53:00 AM | N702CL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 27.541944 | -80.833053 | Vans | FL75 | Indian Hammock | VMC | ||||||||
218 | Florida | Fort Myers | RV-6A | 2003-10-15T16:00:00Z | 2004-02-05T05:00:00Z | N710WL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. | 26.560037 | -81.870605 | William F. Lair | FMY | Page Field | VMC | |||||||||
219 | Florida | Ft. Pierce | RV4 | 2005-05-28T16:34:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N3074T | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel. | 27.502777 | -80.369445 | Vans Aircraft | FL37 | Treasure Coast Airpark | VMC | |||||||||
220 | Florida | GRAND RIDGE | RV 6 | 1993-08-27T13:47:00Z | 1994-09-13T04:00:00Z | N220KM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | UNDETERMINED. | 30.70919 | -85.010116 | REHER, KENT O. | VMC | |||||||||||
221 | Florida | Green Cove | RV7A | 2007-02-20T12:00:00Z | 2007-04-25T04:00:00Z | N938JF | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the final approach to land, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, a hard landing, and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent stall, and the pilot's improper use of the propeller pitch control. | 29.900554 | -81.684997 | Van's Aircraft, Inc | 7FL4 | Haller Airpark | VMC | |||||||||
222 | Florida | Green Cove Springs | VANS RV 4, RV4 | 2019-05-29T11:45:00Z | 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z | 6/10/2021 7:00:00 PM | N319RL, N203DD | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The failure of each pilot to maintain separation from the other airplane during intentional maneuvers within close proximity of each other. | 29.957777 | -81.727218 | Vans, Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
223 | Florida | Greenville | RV 4 | 2015-12-17T21:44:00Z | 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z | 2/21/2017 2:31:00 PM | N77BP | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, in an airplane that was not approved for instrument flight, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. | 30.354166 | -83.610832 | HINTON PAUL M | IMC | ||||||||||
224 | Florida | Hilliard | RV 8 | 2020-09-21T15:37:00Z | 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z | 9/16/2022 7:00:00 PM | N800PB | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. | 30.752777 | -81.979164 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
225 | Florida | Hollywood | RV-6A | 2011-09-03T09:47:00Z | 2013-04-25T04:00:00Z | 3/13/2013 6:22:00 PM | N241BD | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | Particulate ingestion from the engine, which resulted in the malfunction of the propeller governor during the airplane’s initial climb. | 26.006944 | -80.243888 | DURLING JAMES | HWO | North Perry | VMC | ||||||||
226 | Florida | IMMOKALEE | RV-6A | 2001-02-11T21:50:00Z | 2001-07-30T04:00:00Z | N6279E | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's improper flare, and his evaluation of the gusty wind conditions resulted in the collision with the terrain. | 26.189702 | -81.710517 | MICHAEL E. NOURSE | IMM | Immokalee | VMC | |||||||||
227 | Florida | JACKSONVILLE | ARV-582 | 1991-08-26T10:20:00Z | 1993-05-27T04:00:00Z | UNREG | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | THE UNQUALIFIED PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VSO) WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL SPIN, AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. | 30.270099 | -81.750946 | MAXAIR | 23J | HERLONG FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
228 | Florida | Lady Lake | RV-12 | 2019-09-06T14:12:00Z | 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z | 11/4/2021 4:00:00 AM | N767FS | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of pitch control due to the in-flight opening of the canopy for reasons that could not be determined. | 28.944999 | -81.869163 | Vans | 97FL | Love Field | VMC | ||||||||
229 | Florida | Lake City | RV-6A | 2022-03-17T15:38:00Z | 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z | 6/1/2022 4:00:00 AM | N447P | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in overload bending of the nose landing gear leg and subsequent nose-over. | 30.150734 | -82.661017 | HARTZ PAUL | 15FL | Canon Creek Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
230 | Florida | Lake City | RV-8 | 2013-01-26T17:15:00Z | 2013-06-12T04:00:00Z | 4/8/2013 7:30:00 PM | N492CM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. | 30.152221 | -82.659721 | MALLORY CHRISTOPHER L | 15FL | Cannon Creek Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
231 | Florida | Lakeland | PA-16, RV6A | 2002-04-05T17:05:00Z | 2003-08-26T04:00:00Z | 7/29/2003 5:15:00 PM | N5293H, N3333S | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The failure of PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower airplane while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance while landing, and the subsequent in-flight collision of both airplanes with terrain. | 27.9925 | -82.019721 | Piper, Betts | LAL | Lakeland-Linder Regional | VMC | ||||||||
232 | Florida | Lakeland | RV 6 | 2019-09-23T12:57:00Z | 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z | 3/4/2022 5:00:00 AM | N12033 | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s inability to maintain control due to passenger interference. | 27.931388 | -82.043334 | Vans | X49 | South Lakeland Airport | VMC | ||||||||
233 | Florida | Live Oak | RV-9A | 2014-03-09T15:30:00Z | 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z | 5/5/2015 11:47:00 AM | N125TK | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a subsequent nose-down landing, and excessive bending loads to the nose landing gear. | 30.35 | -82.999725 | KURTZ JAY B | None | Jones Field | VMC | ||||||||
234 | Florida | Live Oak | RV-6A | 2006-04-19T14:45:00Z | 2006-08-29T04:00:00Z | N8117Q | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose over. | 30.088611 | -83.084442 | Marland E Davis | 9FLO | Suwannee Belle Airport | VMC | |||||||||
235 | Florida | Marianna | VANS RV-9A | 2009-08-23T14:05:00Z | 2011-01-07T05:00:00Z | 11/2/2010 5:41:00 PM | N362TS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to disregard the manufacturer's mandate to replace the gearbox, the manufacturer's failure to provide owners with technical substantiation for the replacement, and the pilot's decision to overfly several suitable off-field landing sites in an attempt to glide to a distant airport. | 30.838054 | -85.23944 | VOLLENWEIDER R/HURST R F | MAI | Marianna Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
236 | Florida | Melbourne | RV6 | 2020-09-11T10:30:00Z | 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z | 9/13/2022 7:00:00 PM | N196DJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. | 28 | -80 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
237 | Florida | Middleburg | RV 4 | 2019-10-31T18:30:00Z | 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z | 11/16/2021 5:00:00 AM | N425JW | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | Impact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. | 30.0125 | -81.779998 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
238 | Florida | Milton | RV4 | 2020-11-14T11:57:00Z | 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z | 6/24/2021 7:00:00 PM | N311SV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. | 30.632521 | -86.993663 | VANS | 2R4 | Peter Prince Field | VMC | ||||||||
239 | Florida | Milton | RV-6 | 2023-02-06T15:32:00Z | 2024-05-02T04:00:00Z | 5/2/2024 5:00:00 PM | N330PC | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The incorrect installation of the fuel pickups, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the lack of documentation of the airplane’s unusable fuel. | 30.638474 | -86.991712 | CANTON PAUL A | 2R4 | PETER PRINCE FLD | VMC | ||||||||
240 | Florida | Milton | RV-6A | 2012-04-30T16:30:00Z | 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z | 3/22/2013 6:06:00 PM | N819RS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 30.70861 | -87.201385 | SHOUP RONALD R | 16FL | J-22 Ranch | VMC | ||||||||
241 | Florida | O'Brien | VANS RV6A | 2021-01-29T15:35:00Z | 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z | 7/14/2021 7:00:00 PM | N9136R | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The flight instructor’s improper soft field landing technique while landing on a turf runway, which resulted in a nose over. | 30.048 | -82.984 | RIVERS LINDSEY LEE | FD71 | O'BRIEN AIRPARK EAST/WEST | VMC | ||||||||
242 | Florida | Ocala | RV6 | 2016-10-10T12:00:00Z | 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z | 11/17/2016 8:55:00 PM | N399DC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing. | 29.16611 | -82.223052 | ALLEN ROBERT | VMC | ||||||||||
243 | Florida | OKEECHOBEE | RV-4 | 1998-12-06T17:01:00Z | 2001-02-16T05:00:00Z | N62632 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat that resulted in the total loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. | 27.500848 | -80.929641 | Michael L. Thibault | OBE | OKEECHOBEE COUNTY | VMC | |||||||||
244 | Florida | Palatka | RV10 | 2022-07-18T08:04:00Z | 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z | 11/15/2023 6:00:00 PM | N910BW | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | Total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of an electronic ignition system connector plug. | 29.658382 | -81.689503 | VANS | 28J | PALATKA MUNI - LT KAY LARKIN FLD | VMC | ||||||||
245 | Florida | Panacea | RV-7A | 2005-02-12T17:00:00Z | 2005-06-08T04:00:00Z | N429WD | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the collapse of the nose gear, and subsequent nose over. | 29.989444 | -84.395278 | Dickson | 2J0 | Wakulla County Airport | VMC | |||||||||
246 | Florida | Polk City | VANS RV7 | 2022-03-17T14:38:00Z | 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z | 5/31/2022 4:00:00 AM | N275PL | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | A loss of control during landing due to the loose and uneven landing surface. | 28.206402 | -81.827856 | NORDQUIST RICHARD A | 4FD7 | Flanders Field Airport | VMC | ||||||||
247 | Florida | Port Orange | RV8 | 2010-07-10T20:10:00Z | 2010-12-20T05:00:00Z | 8/23/2010 1:15:00 AM | N801RG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. | 29.074722 | -81.041389 | VANS | 7FL6 | Spruce Creek | VMC | ||||||||
248 | Florida | Port Orange | Vans RV-8 | 2008-03-03T11:30:00Z | 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z | N781RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The airplane's inadvertent encounter with a crosswind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control. | 29.079999 | -81.046669 | Morrison | VMC | |||||||||||
249 | Florida | Sanderson | VANS RV7A | 2009-07-08T10:05:00Z | 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z | 10/9/2009 1:24:00 PM | N774US | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with convective activity and thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was his failure to get an adequate weather briefing. | 30.179445 | -82.323608 | NOLES VANCE L | IMC | ||||||||||
250 | Florida | Sanford | RV-6A | 2005-01-16T20:45:00Z | 2005-06-08T04:00:00Z | N654PJ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilots failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing which resulted in loss of engine power and collision with trees and ground during the resultant forced landing. | 28.767778 | -81.237503 | Paul Pajak | SFB | Orlando Sanford International | VMC | |||||||||
251 | Florida | Sebring | VANS RV 9A | 2016-08-24T07:30:00Z | 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z | 10/10/2018 2:16:00 PM | N379RV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. | 27.48611 | -81.283332 | HEBERLEIN RONALD | SEF | Sebring | VMC | ||||||||
252 | Florida | Sebring | VAN/RV8A | 2010-05-23T10:27:00Z | 2011-06-13T04:00:00Z | N456DG | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach. | 27.5 | -81.400001 | GARDNER DOUGLAS P | VMC | |||||||||||
253 | Florida | Sebring | ARV 582 | 2001-07-07T13:17:00Z | 2002-08-26T04:00:00Z | N3395H | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, followed by a subsequent inadvertent stall spin. | 27.460556 | -81.348335 | Kenneth West | SEF | Sebring Regional | VMC | |||||||||
254 | Florida | Spring Hill | RV-4 | 2004-04-16T13:30:00Z | 2005-09-13T04:00:00Z | N199RD | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to fuel contamination, that resulted in a forced landing | 28.330278 | -82.496391 | Richard A. Denisar | X05 | Pilot Country | VMC | |||||||||
255 | Florida | St. Augustine | EA300/L, RV-3 | 2001-11-10T13:30:00Z | 2003-09-30T04:00:00Z | N2XA, N93HS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and yield the right-of-way to a lower airplane while landing. This resulted in an inadvertent midair collision. Contributing to the accident was reported excessive radio communications on the UNICOM radio frequency resulting in both pilots not hearing the others transmission. | 30.009784 | -81.409927 | Extra Flugzeugbau, James D. Smith | SGJ | St. Augustine Airport | VMC | |||||||||
256 | Florida | Steinhatchee | RV9 | 2020-09-13T13:15:00Z | 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z | 8/19/2022 7:00:00 PM | N4889R | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the air traffic controller to provide hazardous weather information to the pilot, resulting in the flight’s encounter with strong updraft conditions, an inflight loss of airplane control, and an in-flight breakup. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to initiate a flight into an area under the influence of a tropical storm, with forecast rain showers and thunderstorms, which increased the potential for an encounter with significant convective weather | 29.7 | -83.51667 | Vans | NONE | Cross City Airport | IMC | ||||||||
257 | Florida | Summerfield | RV-7 | 2014-04-06T20:36:00Z | 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z | 3/24/2016 7:35:00 PM | N57DC | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his decision to maneuver at an altitude that did not allow an adequate margin to recover from a stall. | 29.017499 | -82.113891 | MONROE DENNIS | 2FA2 | Monroe Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
258 | Florida | Tampa | Vans RV6A | 2002-08-18T10:36:00Z | 2003-12-30T05:00:00Z | 11/7/2003 6:27:00 PM | N747ES | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, while maneuvering, and subsequent impact with a concrete wall. A factor in this accident was the impairment of the pilot in command due to the use of prescription drugs. | 27.915555 | -82.449165 | Reviere | TPF | PETER O'KNIGHT | VMC | ||||||||
259 | Florida | Tavernier | RV-7 | 2016-02-18T20:15:00Z | 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z | 7/21/2016 3:04:00 PM | N705RP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's misidentification of a parallel roadway for the runway and the airplane's subsequent collision with numerous objects during landing. | 25.001667 | -80.536941 | PINKSTON RANDY T | FA81 | TAVERNAERO PARK | VMC | ||||||||
260 | Florida | Thonotosassa | RV7 | 2021-02-09T15:53:00Z | 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z | 12/29/2022 5:00:00 AM | N611E | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque on the fuel pressure line aluminum adaptor fitting, which resulted in the loosening of the adapter, a loss of fuel flow, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s choice of a soft aluminum automotive fitting, and the design, which required hand-tightening with a shortened, modified wrench that prevented a measured torque application. | 28.0833 | -82.2666 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
261 | Florida | Titusville | Velocity XL RG, RV-8 | 2008-03-01T10:36:00Z | 2009-07-28T04:00:00Z | N244CU, N128RV | Fatal | 3 | 1 | 0 | The pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway. | 28.62 | -80.834724 | Ulrich Christen, William E. Hess | X21 | Arthur Dunn Air Park | VMC | |||||||||
262 | Florida | Venice | Van's Aircraft RV-9A | 2006-04-08T15:00:00Z | 2006-10-03T04:00:00Z | N339DL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. | 27.071666 | -82.440277 | Linwood R. Lawrence | VNC | Venice Municipal | VMC | |||||||||
263 | Florida | Weirsdale | Vans ACFT RV6A | 2004-11-03T14:30:00Z | 2007-01-31T05:00:00Z | 10/12/2006 5:33:00 PM | N955DC | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | Failure of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the nose landing gear. A factor contributing to the fatality in the accident was the pilot/builder's failure to adequately attach key structural members of the cockpit area, resulting in the collapse of the protective structure around the cockpit and canopy during the nose over. | 28.948888 | -81.893058 | J.D. Calhoun, Inc. | 97FL | Love Field | VMC | ||||||||
264 | Florida | Wellington | RV6 | 2003-10-26T17:15:00Z | 2004-04-28T04:00:00Z | N331JH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the failure of the dual student pilot to maintain airspeed, and the CFI to properly supervise the dual student, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with an embankment, during a simulated loss of engine power. | 26.646389 | -80.294166 | Headburg | FD38 | Wellington Aero Club | VMC | |||||||||
265 | Florida | West Palm Beach | RV-6A | 2010-04-03T13:15:00Z | 2011-04-28T04:00:00Z | 2/15/2011 8:42:00 PM | N84KM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The total loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined. | 26.593055 | -80.084999 | CUPAIOLE | LNA | Palm Beach County Park Airport | VMC | ||||||||
266 | Florida | West Palm Beach | VANS RV6A | 2014-08-10T12:23:00Z | 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z | 11/19/2014 12:37:00 PM | N214MJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s excessive landing speed, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were identified during postaccident examination. | 26.59111 | -80.096389 | JACKSON JEREMIAH D | LNA | Palm Beach County Park Airport | VMC | ||||||||
267 | Florida | Weston | RV7A | 2016-07-03T10:30:00Z | 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z | 7/11/2018 11:56:00 AM | N1075F | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. | 26.254444 | -80.415557 | GERDTS MARK E | VMC | ||||||||||
268 | Florida | Williston | VAN'S RV7A | 2023-01-31T15:30:00Z | 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z | 6/23/2023 5:00:00 PM | N4811E | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The hard landing and subsequent nose over during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improperly secured canopy, and the distraction it created. | 29.346834 | -82.472207 | GREEN RICHARD H | X60 | Williston Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
269 | Florida | Williston | PA-32R-300, RV-6 | 2010-03-20T12:45:00Z | 2012-05-21T04:00:00Z | 3/20/2012 2:09:00 PM | N823AG, N788LL | Fatal | 3 | 0 | 0 | The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid each other. | 29.335556 | -82.418052 | PIPER, SENTMAN LEE H | X60 | Williston Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
270 | Florida | ZELLWOOD | RV-6 | 1995-01-28T13:05:00Z | 1995-06-19T04:00:00Z | N109DB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT TO ABORT TAKEOFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. | 28.73047 | -81.599693 | BEEBE, DALE G. | X61 | BOB WHITE FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
271 | Florida | ZELLWOOD | RV-4 | 1988-07-13T20:45:00Z | 1989-07-10T04:00:00Z | N144TH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.730131 | -81.599189 | HAHN | LUST AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||||
272 | Georgia | Alma | RV10 | 2015-09-16T04:42:00Z | 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z | 1/4/2017 8:43:00 PM | N122WK | Fatal | 5 | 0 | 0 | The noncertificated pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in his overweight, improperly-loaded airplane in dark night conditions at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established 'anti-authority' attitude, as demonstrated by his behavior on the night of the accident and in the years prior. | 31.536111 | -82.38639 | BOATRIGHT WAYLON | AMG | BACON COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
273 | Georgia | ATLANTA | VANS RV-8 | 2021-09-12T20:05:00Z | 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z | 5/5/2022 4:00:00 AM | N798RT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion resulting as a result of the inadvertent rudder input by the passenger. | 33.357722 | -84.572528 | VANS | FFC | Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field | VMC | ||||||||
274 | Georgia | BAINBRIDGE | VANS RV-6 | 1998-08-08T14:20:00Z | 2001-07-26T04:00:00Z | N245DF | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to properly modify the crankshaft per the manufacturers service instructions for installation of a fixed pitch propeller and to apply proper torque values to the propellers mounting bolts. | 0 | 0 | Dean R. Fellows | VMC | |||||||||||
275 | Georgia | Bartow | RV-7 | 2015-05-05T11:24:00Z | 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z | 9/23/2015 5:19:00 PM | N364SJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's use of the improper fuel grade for the engine, which resulted in detonation, engine damage, and loss of engine power. | 32.838611 | -82.624725 | JEROME D FISCHER | VMC | ||||||||||
276 | Georgia | Blairsville | VANS RV 10 | 2017-06-26T15:00:00Z | 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z | 1/28/2019 12:37:00 PM | N865HB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing. | 34.86 | -83.991668 | BARNES RICHARD B/HOWE MICHAEL | DZJ | BLAIRSVILLE | VMC | ||||||||
277 | Georgia | Brunswick | RV-9A | 2012-12-26T20:00:00Z | 2013-04-03T04:00:00Z | 1/25/2013 9:43:00 PM | N281MC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting wind conditions. | 31.153055 | -81.387779 | MCKAY GENE | SSI | Malcolm McKinnon Airport | VMC | ||||||||
278 | Georgia | Cedartown | RV-4 | 2012-07-20T09:35:00Z | 2013-08-13T04:00:00Z | 7/18/2013 12:43:00 PM | N25UA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. | 33.903331 | -85.348609 | BRENHOLT LARRY R | IMC | ||||||||||
279 | Georgia | Cumming | RV-7 | 2012-09-13T20:41:00Z | 2013-05-30T04:00:00Z | 4/12/2013 6:54:00 PM | N517DG | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. | 34.210277 | -84.050277 | HALL DON H | VMC | ||||||||||
280 | Georgia | Folkston | VANS AIRCRAFT RV10 | 2011-10-30T12:14:00Z | 2012-02-16T05:00:00Z | N968TP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. | 30.79111 | -82.023612 | TACCHI TORELLO F | VMC | |||||||||||
281 | Georgia | Gainesville | RV-4 | 2010-09-12T17:23:00Z | 2011-05-05T04:00:00Z | 10/18/2010 4:27:00 AM | N311U | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to see and avoid marked power lines during low-level flight over a lake. | 34.270278 | -83.824722 | GOODMAN ROBERT BRUCE | GVL | Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport | VMC | ||||||||
282 | Georgia | Hampton | RV8 | 2020-05-21T20:15:00Z | 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z | 8/27/2020 7:26:00 PM | N665HM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole. | 33.389999 | -84.331108 | Vans | HMP | Henry County Airport | VMC | ||||||||
283 | Georgia | Hampton | RV8 | 2020-06-12T20:50:00Z | 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z | 6/15/2022 4:00:00 AM | N553KM | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s excessive maneuvering at low altitude following a partial loss of engine power which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. | 33.389999 | -84.331108 | Vans | HMP | HENRY COUNTY AIRPORT | VMC | ||||||||
284 | Georgia | Hiram | RV-10 | 2007-09-19T09:45:00Z | 2008-11-25T05:00:00Z | N416EC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Separation of the passenger cabin door during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. | 33.870834 | -84.726387 | ORTIZ G/SAINT J | RYY | Cobb County Airport | VMC | |||||||||
285 | Georgia | Hoschton | RV-4 | 2006-12-17T16:54:00Z | 2007-04-25T04:00:00Z | N360WS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The failure of the manufacturer to safety wire the purge valve stop screw during maintenance resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing, on-ground collision with a berm/terrace, and subsequent nose over. | 34.089954 | -83.76078 | Scharnhorst | VMC | |||||||||||
286 | Georgia | LaFayette | VANS RV6A | 2015-04-11T15:30:00Z | 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z | 7/30/2015 3:58:00 PM | N646RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable, gusting wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane. | 34.60361 | -85.457221 | TROM WAYNE | GE11 | HOGJOWL | VMC | ||||||||
287 | Georgia | Locust Grove | RV8 | 2011-04-21T14:30:00Z | 2011-08-03T04:00:00Z | 6/2/2011 8:52:00 PM | N190GE | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. | 33.365554 | -84.165275 | VANS | GA04 | Mallards Landing Airport | VMC | ||||||||
288 | Georgia | Midway | RV-6A | 2006-11-18T18:45:00Z | 2007-12-20T05:00:00Z | N525RV | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | An on ground encounter with rough/uneven terrain during the landing roll out resulting in the collapse of the nosewheel and subsequent nose over. | 31.802499 | -81.397224 | Holmgreen | NONE | Steve Berg Field | VMC | |||||||||
289 | Georgia | Monticello | RV6 | 2010-10-16T19:25:00Z | 2012-06-28T04:00:00Z | 5/15/2012 6:49:00 PM | N13KN | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the initial climb. | 33.323055 | -83.719169 | Newcomer | GA06 | Monticello Sky Ranch Airport | VMC | ||||||||
290 | Georgia | Peachtree City | RV6A | 2003-01-01T18:55:00Z | 2004-06-30T04:00:00Z | 5/17/2004 3:55:00 PM | N559LJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The failure of the pilot to activate carburetor heat control during cruise flight after experiencing a loss of engine rpm, inadequate carburetor heat system by the builder, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command during the forced landing following the total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the weather conditions ( temperature and dew point) which were susceptible to carburetor icing during cruise flight and descent. | 33.351112 | -84.563888 | Lonnie Johnson | KFFC | Peachtree City Airport | VMC | ||||||||
291 | Georgia | Rome | RV 6A | 2015-09-07T11:00:00Z | 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z | 6/19/2018 5:51:00 PM | N555TN | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. | 34.355556 | -85.14083 | EASTERWOOD MARK W | RMG | RICHARD B RUSSELL REGIONAL - J | VMC | ||||||||
292 | Georgia | Roopville | VANS RV8 | 2016-11-22T19:55:00Z | 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z | 1/19/2017 5:58:00 PM | N880KM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s overcorrection with the right rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. | 33.42139 | -85.161392 | HUNDLEY MICHAEL J | 8GA1 | GUM CREEK | VMC | ||||||||
293 | Georgia | St. Simons Isld | RV-6A | 2003-06-11T12:30:00Z | 2003-09-30T04:00:00Z | N221SA | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in his failure to remove the seatbelt (flight control gust lock) from the right side flight control stick. | 31.151666 | -81.39389 | Ayers | SSI | Dummy | VMC | |||||||||
294 | Georgia | Stockbridge | Vans RV-6 | 2007-08-20T13:00:00Z | 2007-12-20T05:00:00Z | N345JE | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. | 33.534721 | -84.178611 | Vans Aircraft | 3GA0 | GRANT | VMC | |||||||||
295 | Georgia | Summerville | RV6-A | 2007-05-27T12:00:00Z | 2007-08-30T04:00:00Z | N955BJ | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing flare, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the runway. | 34.573612 | -85.383613 | Robert J. Jackson | GA23 | Wyatt Airport | VMC | |||||||||
296 | Georgia | Taylorsville | VANS RV-6 | 2011-11-01T17:42:00Z | 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z | 8/29/2012 3:20:00 PM | N262MA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The airplane's entry into an uncontrolled descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and the pilot’s medical history did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 34.096942 | -84.925003 | ECKENRODE CARL J | VMC | ||||||||||
297 | Georgia | Williamson | RV 4 | 2019-06-27T19:10:00Z | 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z | 3/9/2022 5:00:00 AM | N102GL | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's inadvertent misplacement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. | 33.154724 | -84.372222 | Vans | 5GA3 | Eagles Landing | VMC | ||||||||
298 | Hawaii | Lihue | RV-8A | 2004-01-18T10:50:00Z | 2005-04-28T04:00:00Z | N809RS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the engine lost partial power for undetermined reasons. | 21.799999 | -159 | Scott | VMC | |||||||||||
299 | Idaho | Burley | RV-6 | 2006-09-27T14:00:00Z | 2007-02-26T05:00:00Z | N566JH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to the malfunctioning of the carburetor. A factor was the airplane nosing over due to the rough/uneven terrain. | 42.542221 | -113.764167 | Coltrin | VMC | |||||||||||
300 | Idaho | Caldwell | RV 4 | 2018-04-06T13:30:00Z | 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z | 8/28/2018 1:07:00 PM | N66PB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the weld on the airplane’s left main landing gear axle support strut during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. | 43.641944 | -116.635833 | CARR B L | EUL | CALDWELL INDUSTRIAL | VMC | ||||||||
301 | Idaho | Caldwell | RV-6 | 2009-08-01T14:50:00Z | 2010-03-03T05:00:00Z | 12/9/2009 5:28:00 PM | N69KG | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. | 43.648056 | -116.640556 | Gray | EUL | Caldwell Industrial Airport | VMC | ||||||||
302 | Idaho | Cascade | RV-6 | 2004-07-08T11:40:00Z | 2004-09-29T04:00:00Z | N16JA | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident are rough/uneven terrain. | 44.484165 | -116.001388 | Ammeter | U70 | CASCADE | VMC | |||||||||
303 | Idaho | Coeur D'Alene | RV-6 | 2010-09-06T11:15:00Z | 2011-03-16T04:00:00Z | 9/29/2010 5:27:00 PM | N515CW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in a loss of directional control. | 47.774444 | -116.819725 | Chris W Kleen | COE | Coeur D'Alene | VMC | ||||||||
304 | Idaho | Coolin | RV-4 | 2005-08-05T12:22:00Z | 2006-02-28T05:00:00Z | N683RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering to base leg for landing. Trees and inadequate in-flight planning were factors. | 48.523334 | -116.816665 | Harmon/Lance | 66S | Cavanaugh Bay | VMC | |||||||||
305 | Idaho | ELK RIVER | RV-4 | 1995-07-15T07:45:00Z | 1995-12-04T05:00:00Z | N90EE | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE TALL VEGETATION WAS A FACTOR. | 46.770809 | -116.189422 | EDWIN J. ESTENSON | S91 | ELK RIVER | VMC | |||||||||
306 | Idaho | EMMETT | VANS RV-6 | 1999-10-20T16:18:00Z | 2000-11-30T05:00:00Z | N541JT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude at the time engine power was lost. | 43.980438 | -116.520454 | Thomson | S78 | EMMETT MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
307 | Idaho | HAMMETT | RV-6A | 2000-06-14T09:00:00Z | 2001-05-09T04:00:00Z | N322KE | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's entering an inadvertent stall condition, and the lack of adequate altitude in which to successfully recover before ground impact. | 42.519397 | -115.750282 | LUNN (Vans) | VMC | |||||||||||
308 | Idaho | Idaho Falls | RV-8 | 2008-09-30T19:25:00Z | 2009-01-29T05:00:00Z | N272RS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The on-ground fire during taxi due to a loose fuel line 'B' nut. | 43.06361 | -112.070556 | Brennan | IDA | Idaho Falls Regional Airport | VMC | |||||||||
309 | Idaho | Kootenai | RV-4 | 1983-10-05T16:50:00Z | 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z | N488RV | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | 48.310282 | -116.51392 | HORDEMANN | VMC | ||||||||||||
310 | Idaho | Marsing | RV-7A | 2011-04-23T13:00:00Z | 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z | 8/18/2014 1:29:00 PM | N59TD | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 43.401111 | -116.706108 | Davison | ID40 | Sunrise Skypark Airport | VMC | ||||||||
311 | Idaho | May | VANS RV-9A | 2010-06-19T12:03:00Z | 2011-05-26T04:00:00Z | 3/25/2011 9:18:00 PM | N559B | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during maneuvering flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's ingestion of an impairing level of over-the-counter medication. | 44.610279 | -113.894721 | OLIVER | 0U8 | May Airport | VMC | ||||||||
312 | Idaho | Nampa | RV-6A | 2010-08-16T12:50:00Z | 2011-07-21T04:00:00Z | 5/19/2011 8:14:00 PM | N621AL | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a rejected inadvertent takeoff. | 43.58139 | -116.523056 | Clark | S67 | Nampa | VMC | ||||||||
313 | Idaho | Payette | RV-3 | 2017-06-17T12:45:00Z | 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z | 9/19/2019 3:30:00 PM | N177TT | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The in-flight failure of the left wing due to the owner's use of improper hardware and his improper assembly of the airplane, which reduced the strength of the left wing and resulted in its subsequent failure following a sharp pullup maneuver. | 44.102779 | -116.896942 | PRESCOT E. WILKIE | S75 | Payette | VMC | ||||||||
314 | Idaho | SALMON | VANS RV-6 | 1993-09-05T09:30:00Z | 1994-08-01T04:00:00Z | N16JL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PIC IN HIS FAILURE TO CLOSE THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FENCE POST LOCATED IN THE LANDING AREA. | 44.999317 | -113.859489 | WESTHOLM | NONE | FLYING B RANCH AIRSTRIP | VMC | |||||||||
315 | Idaho | St. Maries | RV-6 | 2016-07-04T10:30:00Z | 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z | 8/21/2017 5:31:00 PM | N916BN | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat. | 47.323333 | -116.569168 | BERT N Norris | S72 | St. Maries Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
316 | Idaho | Twin Falls | RV9-A | 2010-03-15T12:20:00Z | 2011-01-07T05:00:00Z | 10/1/2010 3:25:00 PM | N951DM | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll for an undetermined reason. | 42.481945 | -114.487777 | MIGAS | TWF | Joslin Field-Magic Valley Reg. | VMC | ||||||||
317 | Idaho | TWIN FALLS | RV-3 | 1983-07-28T12:10:00Z | N17RV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42.40987 | -114.590972 | VANGRUNSVEN | VMC | |||||||||||||
318 | Idaho | WESTON | RV-4 | 1994-04-23T10:00:00Z | 1994-12-02T05:00:00Z | N3344E | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS INCLUDE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, AND NO SUITABLE SITE FOR A FORCED LANDING. | 42.049365 | -112.000679 | RICH | VMC | |||||||||||
319 | Illinois | COLUMBIA | RV-4 | 1990-05-05T13:00:00Z | 1992-12-08T05:00:00Z | N371FZ | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH TO TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY. | 38.450893 | -90.220214 | ZENGEL | COLUMBIA | VMC | ||||||||||
320 | Illinois | COLUMBIA | RV-4 | 1989-05-21T13:00:00Z | 1990-07-11T04:00:00Z | N371FZ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | THE IMPROPER ROUTING OF ENGINE FUEL LINES RESULTING IN OVER TEMPERATURE OF THE LINES WHICH RESULTED IN THE FUEL FLOW TO CARBURETOR TO FLUCTUATE AND CAUSE OVER RICH CONDITION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. | 38.449851 | -90.220443 | ZENGEL | H-49 | COLUMBIA | VMC | |||||||||
321 | Illinois | Dwight | RV | 2016-07-27T20:00:00Z | 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z | 8/24/2016 7:40:00 PM | N54CV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's delayed action to perform an aborted landing, which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and empennage. | 41.136943 | -88.443336 | OLMSTED CHARLES A | DTG | DWIGHT | VMC | ||||||||
322 | Illinois | Gardner | Vans RV-7A | 2007-04-16T18:30:00Z | 2008-02-28T05:00:00Z | N799WB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine failure during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain | 41.298889 | -88.499725 | Browns | VMC | |||||||||||
323 | Illinois | Grafton | RV-4 | 2005-09-09T14:50:00Z | 2005-12-20T05:00:00Z | N9120Q | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system, gascolator and carburetor inlet screen. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop. | 39.002223 | -90.43222 | Dixon | VMC | |||||||||||
324 | Illinois | Grayslake | RV-6 | 2001-08-31T17:45:00Z | 2002-10-24T04:00:00Z | 9/13/2002 7:03:00 PM | N910RS | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the impairment due to marihuana. | 42.340347 | -88.02996 | Spears | C81 | Campbell Airport | VMC | ||||||||
325 | Illinois | Hanover Park | RV7A | 2018-05-18T21:32:00Z | 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z | 2/26/2021 7:00:00 PM | N667AZ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel system. | 41.994445 | -88.135276 | VANS | 06C | Schaumburg Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
326 | Illinois | HARRISBURG | RV-6 | 1997-07-27T18:20:00Z | 1999-07-23T04:00:00Z | N35K | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the marked transmission wire. | 37.730766 | -88.53939 | Kearns | HSB | HARRISBURG-RALEIGH APRT. | VMC | |||||||||
327 | Illinois | Hurst | RV-10 | 2022-08-03T10:10:00Z | 2024-04-11T04:00:00Z | 4/11/2024 5:00:00 PM | N255CP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. | 37.81808 | -89.152368 | VANS | IL71 | Dury Estates Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
328 | Illinois | Jacksonville | RV-3 | 2021-07-21T12:11:00Z | 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z | 8/27/2021 6:00:00 PM | N3S | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper flare during landing which resulted in an attempted go-around, loss of control, and aerodynamic stall. | 39.775448 | -90.238086 | Madera | IJX | JACKSONVILLE MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
329 | Illinois | Jerseyville | RV6-A | 2008-07-08T07:45:00Z | 2008-08-28T04:00:00Z | N653DF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing. | 39.094165 | -90.313331 | Huebner | VMC | |||||||||||
330 | Illinois | Joliet | VANS RV-6A | 2004-10-14T20:54:00Z | 2005-10-27T04:00:00Z | N85MM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor was the night condition. | 41.518333 | -88.175003 | Malone | JOT | Joliet Regional Airport | VMC | |||||||||
331 | Illinois | Newark | VANS RV 9A | 2016-09-22T15:00:00Z | 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z | 2/28/2020 8:26:00 PM | N699RV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to properly assemble the fuel pump, which resulted in the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent partial loss of engine power. | 41.519443 | -88.605552 | PAHNKE VERNON A | 0C8 | CUSHING FIELD LTD | VMC | ||||||||
332 | Illinois | Newark | RV-6 | 2008-04-20T13:20:00Z | 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z | N606JP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The partial loss of engine power due to the fracture of the number 4 exhaust valve, and the pilot's decision to shut-down the engine without sufficient altitude to ensure a safe glide path to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the barbed wire fence located at the end of the runway. | 41.519443 | -88.605552 | Pierson | 0C8 | Cushing Field | VMC | |||||||||
333 | Illinois | Pekin | RV6A | 2016-08-18T16:30:00Z | 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z | 3/29/2017 1:08:00 PM | N576RV | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his subsequent distraction and failure to maintain control while attempting to close the open canopy, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 40.488056 | -89.675834 | COLLINS | C15 | PEKIN MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
334 | Illinois | Peru | RV-6A, RV-8 | 2006-06-18T09:48:00Z | 2007-11-29T05:00:00Z | N86CG, N68LT | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing. | 41.351943 | -89.153053 | Good, Turner | VYS | Illinois Valley Regional | VMC | |||||||||
335 | Illinois | STREATOR | RV-3 | 1980-08-05T04:00:00Z | 1980-12-09T05:00:00Z | N66CJ | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | MURPHY | VFR | ||||||||||||
336 | Illinois | STREATOR | RV3 | 1978-06-29T04:00:00Z | 1979-02-20T05:00:00Z | N66CJ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | MURPHY | STREATOR | VFR | |||||||||||
337 | Indiana | Charlottesville | RV-7A | 2013-07-25T10:00:00Z | 2013-10-21T04:00:00Z | 9/25/2013 2:57:00 PM | N1243A | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The improper landing attitude which damaged the nosewheel and a resulted in a hard landing. | 39.787498 | -85.636947 | DAVID W OAKES | 66IN | Oakes Field | VMC | ||||||||
338 | Indiana | Columbus | RV7 | 2012-07-28T14:00:00Z | 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z | 12/18/2012 5:17:00 PM | N282DL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the right main landing gear attach bolt for undetermined reasons because the bolt was not received for examination. | 39.261665 | -85.89611 | LEE OSCAR D III | BAK | Columbus Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
339 | Indiana | French Lick | Vans RV-6A | 2008-04-07T18:30:00Z | 2008-04-30T04:00:00Z | N551MP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind. | 38.506111 | -86.636665 | Powell | FRH | French Lick | VMC | |||||||||
340 | Indiana | Greencastle | RV3-A | 2009-03-07T12:30:00Z | 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z | 7/30/2009 5:12:00 PM | N933WF | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent. | 39.633609 | -86.813613 | FRITZ | 4I7 | Putnam County Airport | VMC | ||||||||
341 | Indiana | Knox | RV-6A | 2013-07-29T15:46:00Z | 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z | 5/20/2015 8:50:00 PM | N914ES | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach. | 41.319721 | -86.663612 | CAMPBELL EARL S JR | OXI | Starke County Airport | VMC | ||||||||
342 | Indiana | Kokomo | RV-6A | 2010-09-18T20:30:00Z | 2011-11-17T05:00:00Z | 9/30/2011 6:43:00 PM | N343BG | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | Collapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout on an unpaved runway due to a loss of ground clearance with the landing gear fork, causing the airplane to nose over. | 40.433334 | -86.205558 | MCCAULEY GENE E | 8I3 | Glenndale | VMC | ||||||||
343 | Indiana | MUNCIE | RV-4 | 1996-09-17T13:55:00Z | 1997-08-29T04:00:00Z | N952JT | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | was the in-flight disconnection of the horizontal and vertical stabilizer forward attachments. | 40.13047 | -85.379661 | Thocker | VMC | |||||||||||
344 | Indiana | Poseyville | RV-6A | 2001-06-16T12:30:00Z | 2002-05-21T04:00:00Z | N76MS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | the premature flare by the pilot. | 38.170829 | -87.780868 | Shanklin | 61Y | Ralph E. Koch | VMC | |||||||||
345 | Indiana | Rochester | RV-8A | 2005-02-05T11:07:00Z | 2006-02-28T05:00:00Z | N44RX | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot failed to obtain a preflight weather briefing for his destination airport and he initiated the flight into known adverse weather conditions at the departure airport. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain adequate altitude while circling the airport which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees. | 41.065555 | -86.181663 | Ramsey | IMC | |||||||||||
346 | Indiana | Westfield | RV-6A | 2012-08-11T14:30:00Z | 2012-11-26T05:00:00Z | 9/21/2012 5:21:00 PM | N134CE | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after takeoff. | 40.048889 | -86.157775 | James H Berard | I72 | Westfield | VMC | ||||||||
347 | Iowa | Allison | RV 9 | 2016-03-22T11:41:00Z | 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z | 4/20/2016 8:41:00 PM | N347N | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper soft-field landing technique, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and a nose over. | 42.761943 | -92.804725 | NICHOLSON DAVID F | K98 | ALLISON MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
348 | Iowa | Indianola | VANS RV6 | 2017-04-17T11:45:00Z | 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z | 9/20/2017 2:46:00 PM | N822DC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun. | 41.301387 | -93.567497 | CHEUNG DAVID S | IA66 | NASH FIELD INDIANOLA | VMC | ||||||||
349 | Iowa | JEFFERSON | RV-4 | 1985-06-16T17:35:00Z | N4703S | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42.010215 | -94.369064 | JOEL K. SENTER | UNKNOWN | VMC | ||||||||||||
350 | Iowa | Larchwood | Vans RV-3 | 2012-03-28T13:30:00Z | 2012-10-15T04:00:00Z | 8/22/2012 8:53:00 PM | N34WC | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. | 43.451389 | -96.40583 | Walling | K2VA | Zangger Vintage Airport | VMC | ||||||||
351 | Iowa | Marshalltown | RV-6A | 2014-09-01T18:40:00Z | 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z | 10/1/2014 4:52:00 PM | N419B | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of the amount of fuel onboard prior to flight. | 42.038965 | -92.905053 | OHLGREN BRENT E | LMIW | Marshalltown Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
352 | Iowa | Muscatine | RV-6 | 2001-05-16T19:00:00Z | 2002-05-28T04:00:00Z | N4348Q | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, the presence of the irrigation system, the ditch and the soft ground. | 41.409942 | -91.070381 | Baldwin | MUT | MUSCATINE MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
353 | Iowa | Rockwell City | RV 4 | 2014-05-21T12:00:00Z | 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z | 11/12/2014 7:52:00 PM | N50036 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. | 42.387779 | -94.618614 | LAURITSEN RALPH M | 2Y4 | ROCKWELL CITY MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
354 | Iowa | Russell | RV-7A | 2014-08-09T14:10:00Z | 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z | 11/5/2015 4:49:00 PM | N92BF | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and the subsequent loss of airplane control. | 40.883609 | -93.183891 | BARGER STEVE M | IMC | ||||||||||
355 | Iowa | Sac City | RV9 | 2010-11-03T18:00:00Z | 2011-04-12T04:00:00Z | 12/10/2010 8:46:00 PM | N475TW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a gusting wind. | 42.379165 | -94.979721 | WELCH THOMAS | SKI | Sac City Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
356 | Iowa | Vinton | VANS RV-7A | 2013-06-08T13:30:00Z | 2013-08-13T04:00:00Z | 8/5/2013 6:02:00 PM | N717JR | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The inadvertent collision with a deer during landing. | 42.217777 | -92.022224 | STIEGELMEYER JOHN R | VTI | Vinton Veterans Memorial | VMC | ||||||||
357 | Kansas | Coldwater | RV6 | 2018-07-20T14:15:00Z | 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z | 7/30/2020 11:59:00 AM | N306FR | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions. | 37.222778 | -99.331947 | Vans | 3K8 | COMANCHE COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
358 | Kansas | Eureka | RV6 | 2016-11-04T12:00:00Z | 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z | 2/9/2017 11:42:00 PM | N207HW | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. | 37.847221 | -96.292221 | HARING CLAY | 13K | LT WILLIAM M MILLIKEN | VMC | ||||||||
359 | Kansas | Fort Scott | RV-9A | 2004-06-06T19:45:00Z | 2004-09-01T04:00:00Z | N369RV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The vapor lock of the airplane fuel system and the ditch encountered during the emergency landing.. | 37.79861 | -94.769447 | Doerr Raymond R | FSK | FORT SCOTT MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
360 | Kansas | Lucas | VANS RV-8A | 2013-07-28T13:30:00Z | 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z | 9/9/2014 8:42:00 PM | N131RP | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. | 39.030277 | -98.589447 | WOODS RUFUS III | IMC | ||||||||||
361 | Kansas | Mayetta | RV-3 | 2004-05-08T13:30:00Z | 2004-07-29T04:00:00Z | N12JV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush flight condition. A factor to the accident was the crosswind and the trees. | 39.348888 | -95.692779 | Villeneuve | PVT | Private Airstrip | VMC | |||||||||
362 | Kansas | Oakley | RV-6 | 2007-06-01T19:00:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N836RV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. | 39.109722 | -100.81639 | Stevenson | VMC | |||||||||||
363 | Kansas | Paola | RV 6 | 2019-06-01T08:30:00Z | 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z | 6/27/2019 5:09:00 PM | N515CW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion during the aborted landing and subsequent impact with vegetation and a nose-over. | 38.540279 | -94.92028 | Vans | K81 | Miami County | VMC | ||||||||
364 | Kansas | Pratt | RV 6 | 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z | 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z | 3/24/2016 8:32:00 PM | N4074V | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over. | 37.611667 | -98.619163 | AHRENS GERD H | PVT | Private Airstrip | VMC | ||||||||
365 | Kansas | Rose Hill | RV6 | 2019-06-01T19:30:00Z | 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z | 6/26/2019 2:14:00 PM | N787TL | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, which resulted in a nose-over. | 37.562778 | -97.064163 | Vans | 4KS7 | BUTLER AIRPARK | VMC | ||||||||
366 | Kansas | Topeka | RV-7 | 2022-07-16T11:53:00Z | 2024-01-04T05:00:00Z | 1/4/2024 6:00:00 PM | N283S | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, a subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol consumption before the flight. | 39.14609 | -95.61038 | STUCKY STEVEN D | 33KS | BUENA TERRA | VMC | ||||||||
367 | Kansas | Tribune | RV-9A | 2014-02-22T20:06:00Z | 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z | 12/17/2015 1:04:00 PM | N7872 | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while conducting high-g turns, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to initiate the flight with a severe progressive neurological disorder that likely impaired his ability to safely operate the airplane. | 38.470973 | -101.750526 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
368 | Kansas | Wichita | RV-4 | 2006-02-17T17:14:00Z | 2006-08-29T04:00:00Z | N437T | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsecured canopy latch, the pilot's diverted attention, and the stall mush. | 37.747501 | -97.221107 | Spane | AAO | Colonel James Jabara | VMC | |||||||||
369 | Kansas | Winfield | RV-7A | 2011-09-07T11:05:00Z | 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z | 9/2/2014 3:15:00 PM | N554JR | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injury was his failure to use the available restraint systems, which resulted in him falling through the open canopy when the airplane inverted. | 37.259353 | -96.960632 | RIFFEL JERRIS L | VMC | ||||||||||
370 | Kentucky | Hartford | RV6 | 2011-07-24T13:05:00Z | 2012-06-28T04:00:00Z | 5/17/2012 4:43:00 PM | N164BF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted in blockage of the fuel lines and filters. | 37.43861 | -86.856109 | FLOYD JOSEPH B | VMC | ||||||||||
371 | Kentucky | London | VANS RV-4 | 2023-11-07T18:00:00Z | 2023-12-13T05:00:00Z | 12/13/2023 6:00:00 PM | N2606A | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadvertent application of nose down pitch trim during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway. | 37.086889 | -84.077389 | GAULDEN WILLIAM D | LOZ | LONDON/CORBIN/MAGEE | VMC | ||||||||
372 | Kentucky | Mayfield | RV7 | 2021-02-22T18:56:00Z | 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z | 6/22/2023 5:00:00 PM | N383DB | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and subsequent impact with terrain. | 36.779157 | -88.584105 | VANS | M25 | MAYFIELD GRAVES COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
373 | Kentucky | Paducah | RV-7A | 2011-08-07T14:32:00Z | 2012-06-28T04:00:00Z | 5/16/2012 7:03:00 PM | N462WP | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons. | 36.967498 | -88.565002 | HODGES SAMUEL J | 5KY3 | West Kentucky Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
374 | Kentucky | Pikeville | RV6A | 2015-01-14T19:00:00Z | 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z | 2/13/2015 5:33:00 PM | N32SN | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of ice on the airframe. | 37.561943 | -82.56639 | SHANNON WILLIAM | PBX | PIKE COUNTY-HATCHER FIELD | VMC | ||||||||
375 | Kentucky | Shelbyville | RV4 | 2016-08-07T18:09:00Z | 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z | 7/16/2018 1:34:00 PM | N924WZ | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat. | 38.122776 | -85.125831 | VANS | 3KY9 | MILES FIELD | VMC | ||||||||
376 | Kentucky | Van Cleve | RV-8 | 2021-05-24T13:30:00Z | 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z | 8/30/2023 5:00:00 PM | N284RM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to loss of engine oil pressure. | 37.617145 | -83.388906 | MUNSON ROGER J | VMC | ||||||||||
377 | Louisiana | Ama | RV-6 | 2009-08-23T17:30:00Z | 2010-04-22T04:00:00Z | 12/28/2009 7:17:00 PM | N352JB | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. | 29.951944 | -90.286109 | BROWN JOSEPH B JR | LS40 | St. Charles Airport | VMC | ||||||||
378 | Louisiana | Breaux Bridge | RV-8 | 2011-10-14T16:45:00Z | 2011-12-27T05:00:00Z | 11/8/2011 4:26:00 PM | N610EC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after striking an unseen sinkhole during landing. | 30.309444 | -91.937774 | Michael Cans | LA41 | Dupuis | VMC | ||||||||
379 | Louisiana | Eunice | Vans RV6 | 2005-10-22T11:00:00Z | 2006-02-28T05:00:00Z | N296PC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 30.741666 | -92.620277 | Chamberlain | VMC | |||||||||||
380 | Louisiana | Hammond | RV-6 | 2001-06-25T11:53:00Z | 2002-05-21T04:00:00Z | N149 | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. | 30.529447 | -90.459434 | Mottier | HDC | Hammond Muni Airport | VMC | |||||||||
381 | Louisiana | Homer | RV-4 | 2002-11-25T09:30:00Z | 2003-07-23T04:00:00Z | N5246 | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were fog and trees. | 32.796112 | -93.006942 | Girard | 5F4 | Homer Municipal | IMC | |||||||||
382 | Louisiana | Houma | RV-8 | 2009-12-29T15:30:00Z | 2010-03-23T04:00:00Z | 1/13/2010 7:49:00 PM | N17325 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. | 29.566389 | -90.660278 | HOOVER FRANK | HUM | Houma-Terrebonne | VMC | ||||||||
383 | Louisiana | New Iberia | RV7A | 2014-04-05T16:00:00Z | 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z | 6/13/2014 6:38:00 PM | N119TB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's loss of control due to a temporary incapacitation. | 30.038055 | -91.879722 | BELISLE THOMAS J | KARA | Acadiana Regional | VMC | ||||||||
384 | Louisiana | Sulfer | RV8 | 2020-06-08T12:00:00Z | 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z | 6/26/2020 7:37:00 PM | N44LA | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A loss of directional control as a result of a fractured landing gear attach bracket. | 30.133888 | -93.377777 | VANS | UXL | Southland Field | VMC | ||||||||
385 | Maine | Biddeford | RV-4 | 2005-08-27T13:30:00Z | 2006-06-28T04:00:00Z | N228X | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts. | 43.464168 | -70.472503 | Presley | B19 | Biddeford Municipal Airport | VMC | |||||||||
386 | Maine | Harpswell | RV 4 | 2014-05-25T20:30:00Z | 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z | 10/1/2014 11:44:00 AM | N403WD | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. | 43.779724 | -70.015556 | DIVIS S L/WALTRIP A J | ME33 | Farr Field Airport | VMC | ||||||||
387 | Maryland | Cambridge | RV-6A, VANS RV-8A | 2008-10-26T11:00:00Z | 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z | 9/18/2009 2:44:00 PM | N914ES, N88FG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the RV-6A's right brake assembly o-ring due to excessive heat. | 38.539165 | -76.030281 | CAMPBELL EARL S JR, GETGOOD G FRASER | CGE | Cambridge-Dorchester Airport | VMC | ||||||||
388 | Maryland | EDGEWATER | RV-6 | 1998-11-21T18:43:00Z | 2000-06-22T04:00:00Z | N956DB | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the geographic location and dark night conditions. | 38.90047 | -76.540756 | Burgess | ANP | LEE AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
389 | Maryland | Laurel | RV-6A | 2007-06-23T13:30:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N526W | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing, which resulted in the airplane sliding off the runway and nosing over. | 39.076955 | -76.826999 | Burk | W18 | Suburban Airport | VMC | |||||||||
390 | Maryland | Lusby | Vans RV-4 | 2019-10-12T10:45:00Z | 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z | 12/21/2019 1:14:00 AM | N15WL | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain and a subsequent cartwheel. | 38.36111 | -76.405281 | LLEWELLYN, WARWINC W | MD50 | Chesapeake Ranch | VMC | ||||||||
391 | Maryland | Ocean City | RV7 | 2019-07-19T13:10:00Z | 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z | 11/18/2019 12:00:00 PM | N849GS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The disconnection of the propeller governor control arm from the propeller governor due to a missing attachment bolt, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff when the governor control vibrated to a high pitch, low rpm setting. | 38.314445 | -75.127777 | VANS | OXB | Ocean City Muni | VMC | ||||||||
392 | Massachusetts | Fitchburg | RV-4 | 2016-06-25T17:15:00Z | 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z | 7/20/2016 1:46:00 PM | N3446 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control upon landing, which resulted in a runway excursion followed by impact with terrain. | 42.55389 | -71.759162 | BENJAMIN HAROLD E | FIT | FITCHBURG MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
393 | Massachusetts | HATFIELD | RV3 | 1993-10-15T14:00:00Z | 1994-09-13T04:00:00Z | N669CP | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot misjudged his distance and altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. A factor was his delay in intiating a go around. | 0 | 0 | SCHLAPPI | MA03 | HATFIELD/PILGRIM | VMC | |||||||||
394 | Massachusetts | NORTH ANDOVER | RV-4 | 1989-10-05T14:00:00Z | 1992-07-22T04:00:00Z | N671RS | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE RESULTANT FORCED LANDING. | 0 | 0 | SMEESTERS | LWM | LAWRENCE | VMC | |||||||||
395 | Massachusetts | Orange | VANS RV 8 | 2017-09-26T13:50:00Z | 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z | 11/13/2017 12:50:00 PM | N184SJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power. | 42.569999 | -72.288612 | BELLET JAMES J | ORE | ORANGE MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
396 | Massachusetts | Westfield | RV-12 | 2022-08-16T08:05:00Z | 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z | 4/27/2023 7:00:00 PM | N33EV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing for takeoff. | 42.159405 | -72.71517 | VANS AIRCRAFT INC | BAF | WESTFIELD-BARNES RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
397 | Michigan | Au Gres | RV-6 | 2012-05-13T11:00:00Z | 2012-08-15T04:00:00Z | 6/21/2012 1:25:00 PM | N212LB | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water. | 44 | -83.666664 | BECKERT BRUCE A | VMC | ||||||||||
398 | Michigan | Barton City | RV-9A | 2007-09-20T17:00:00Z | 2008-08-28T04:00:00Z | N3653 | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition. | 0 | 0 | Siebert | PVT | Private Airstrip | VMC | |||||||||
399 | Michigan | Deckerville | RV6A | 2015-09-22T15:26:00Z | 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z | 11/5/2015 7:59:00 PM | N215DG | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The in-flight loss of engine oil after the oil filter separated from the engine adapter assembly because of an incorrect modification of the oil filter adapter assembly, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field. | 43.453056 | -82.764999 | Lerch | VMC | ||||||||||
400 | Michigan | Harrison | RV | 2021-11-05T09:37:00Z | 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z | 4/19/2023 5:00:00 PM | N16TG | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 44.032792 | -84.810053 | VANS | 80D | CLARE COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
401 | Michigan | Holland | RV9 | 2018-07-28T10:50:00Z | 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z | 10/24/2018 6:10:00 PM | N899RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around. | 42.796665 | -86.162498 | VANS | HLM | PARK TOWNSHIP | VMC | ||||||||
402 | Michigan | Howell | RV-6 | 2005-04-05T14:45:00Z | 2005-07-07T04:00:00Z | N215CF | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway pavement and nosing over. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind and the soft grass. | 42.629444 | -83.984169 | Franz | OZW | Livingston County Airport | VMC | |||||||||
403 | Michigan | IONIA | RV-4 | 1991-05-09T13:42:00Z | 1993-03-09T05:00:00Z | N188BG | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | REMEDIAL ACTION NOT PERFORMED BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON THE PROPER TANK. | 42.980964 | -85.049919 | GILDERSLEEVE | VMC | |||||||||||
404 | Michigan | JACKSON | RV-3 | 1992-08-06T18:05:00Z | 1993-07-29T04:00:00Z | N50WP | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | AN OVERLOAD AND TOTAL FAILURE OF THE REAR WING ATTACH FITTING. | 42.240623 | -84.400848 | JARRELL | VMC | |||||||||||
405 | Michigan | Jenison | VANS RV-7A | 2009-08-26T21:20:00Z | 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z | 10/8/2009 8:15:00 PM | N811AK | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. | 42.935832 | -85.805 | DEKKINGA | 08C | Jenison Riverview | VMC | ||||||||
406 | Michigan | Manchester | RV-7A | 2008-08-01T13:00:00Z | 2008-08-28T04:00:00Z | N5025G | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain. | 42.194999 | -84.03083 | Prendergast | VMC | |||||||||||
407 | Michigan | Mattawan | RV-6A | 2002-07-19T17:10:00Z | 2003-11-25T05:00:00Z | 9/11/2003 5:09:00 PM | N747BS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | Failure by the pilot in command to attain a proper touchdown point considering the available runway length. The rough, uneven runway surface and the soft area at the far end of the runway were contributing factors. | 42.195835 | -85.805557 | Eckstein | 8MI3 | Mattawn Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
408 | Michigan | Plainwell | RV-6A | 2009-05-21T13:54:00Z | 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z | 9/22/2009 5:30:00 PM | N39JT | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. | 42.467777 | -85.647781 | THORNTON | 61D | Plainwell Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
409 | Michigan | Zeeland | RV9 | 2020-09-19T07:38:00Z | 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z | 6/3/2022 4:00:00 AM | N94KJ | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a visual approach in dark night conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience at night. | 42.82389 | -85.923889 | Vans | Z98 | Ottawa Executive | VMC | ||||||||
410 | Minnesota | Alexandria | RV-8 | 2007-12-30T17:15:00Z | 2008-02-28T05:00:00Z | N5093F | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 45.866111 | -95.394447 | Lerohl | AXN | Chandler Field Airport | VMC | |||||||||
411 | Minnesota | Backus | RV-6A | 2003-05-27T18:35:00Z | 2004-03-02T05:00:00Z | N72159 | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. | 46.826946 | -94.507225 | LONGJEV | 7Y3 | Backus Municipal Airport | VMC | |||||||||
412 | Minnesota | Garrison | RV8 | 2008-01-12T14:38:00Z | 2008-05-28T04:00:00Z | N617MZ | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the frozen lake to which the pilot performed a forced landing. | 46.321388 | -93.840278 | Ziermann | VMC | |||||||||||
413 | Minnesota | Hutchinson | RV-8 | 2012-05-31T16:50:00Z | 2013-07-29T04:00:00Z | 6/12/2013 6:53:00 PM | N808WW | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing attempt, his failure to maintain directional control, and his delayed attempted aborted landing at an airspeed that was too low, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 44.883335 | -94.400001 | Walters | HCD | Hutchinson Municipal Airport-B | VMC | ||||||||
414 | Minnesota | Mankato | RV6A | 2022-05-03T19:48:00Z | 2024-05-16T04:00:00Z | 5/16/2024 5:00:00 PM | N5060 | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a higher airspeed. | 44.2227 | -93.9193 | VANS | MKT | Mankato Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
415 | Minnesota | Princeton | RV7A | 2018-07-24T15:56:00Z | 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z | 10/2/2018 5:59:00 PM | N20342 | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | A flat nosewheel tire, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control on landing. | 45.559722 | -93.608329 | Vans | PNM | Princeton Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
416 | Minnesota | Redwood Falls | RV-4 | 2012-05-03T15:40:00Z | 2012-08-15T04:00:00Z | 6/21/2012 2:11:00 PM | N102GW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions. | 44.541389 | -95.075836 | GALLOWAY/WARD | RWF | Redwood Falls Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
417 | Minnesota | ROSEMOUNT | RV-4 | 1997-07-23T16:06:00Z | 1998-05-21T04:00:00Z | N36JG | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. His excessive climb rate after takeoff was a related factor. | 44.739437 | -93.070121 | Goble | PVT | JENSEN AIR FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
418 | Minnesota | SAINT PAUL | RV-6 | 2000-10-11T15:30:00Z | 2001-10-23T04:00:00Z | N796W | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The rudder tube failure, and aircraft control not possible during the flare by the pilot. A factor was the service bulletin not being complied with by the mechanic during the condition inspection. | 44.99073 | -92.900596 | Walton | 21D | LAKE ELMO AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
419 | Minnesota | Sauk Rapids | RV-6 | 2014-06-20T21:29:00Z | 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z | 2/18/2015 2:02:00 PM | N135BB | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s loss of pitch control due to the in-flight opening of the canopy during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because fire damage precluded examination of the airplane’s canopy and systems. | 45.590774 | -94.160881 | BRUMWELL | STC | St Cloud Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
420 | Minnesota | WALKER | RV-3A | 1988-07-27T16:45:00Z | 1989-11-24T05:00:00Z | N9WL | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.07991 | -94.570465 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||||
421 | Mississippi | Columbus | RV8 | 2020-02-15T09:00:00Z | 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z | 2/28/2020 7:15:00 PM | N7736T | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The inadvertent engine start of the unoccupied airplane, which resulted in it moving forward and impacting a hangar and an electrical box. | 33.464443 | -88.382499 | Vans | UBS | Columbus-Lowndes County | VMC | ||||||||
422 | Mississippi | Grenada | RV 6A | 2015-10-16T13:30:00Z | 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z | 1/28/2016 6:11:00 PM | N8188D | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. | 33.831111 | -89.794441 | DONHAM TIMOTHY J | GNF | GRENADA MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
423 | Mississippi | NATCHEZ | VANS RV-4 | 2000-04-12T10:15:00Z | 2000-12-04T05:00:00Z | N123SC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | an inadvertent stall at too low altitude to allow recovery. Factors in this accident were fog and low ceilings. | 31.539337 | -91.37957 | SCOTT | IMC | |||||||||||
424 | Mississippi | Picayune | RV-4 | 2010-01-15T16:50:00Z | 2011-07-18T04:00:00Z | 4/25/2011 6:50:00 PM | N107SS | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the airplane at takeoff. | 30.555555 | -89.455833 | STEELE SAMUEL D | 5MS5 | Mint Julep Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
425 | Mississippi | STRINGER | RV-6 | 2007-12-03T11:45:00Z | 2007-12-20T05:00:00Z | N29RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 31.856388 | -89.239166 | Vans Aircraft | HBG | BOBBY L CHAIN MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
426 | Mississippi | Tunica | RV-6 | 2015-04-30T17:15:00Z | 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z | 6/4/2015 11:05:00 AM | N91WD | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. | 34.675556 | -90.345832 | WILLIAM D DURKEE | UTA | TUNICA MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
427 | Missouri | Augusta | RV-7A | 2003-10-13T11:28:00Z | 2004-06-02T04:00:00Z | N707DD | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The failure of the supercharger and alternator drive belts which resulted in foreign object damage to the valve timing system and subsequent loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain where the forced landing was executed. | 38.572776 | -90.881385 | Domeier | VMC | |||||||||||
428 | Missouri | Belton | RV-6A | 2002-11-19T16:00:00Z | 2003-06-25T04:00:00Z | N94KT | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The punctured nose landing gear tire. | 38.809246 | -94.5307 | A Pair of Jacks | VMC | |||||||||||
429 | Missouri | Bonne Terre | VANS RV8 | 2014-05-16T10:15:00Z | 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z | 5/29/2014 1:20:00 PM | N627CS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on takeoff. | 37 | -90 | SANTSCHI CHRIS A | 1BT | Bonne Terre Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
430 | Missouri | Caledonia | RV12 | 2015-05-23T14:00:00Z | 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z | 7/7/2015 8:42:00 PM | N198PR | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over. | 37.79861 | -90.770553 | LEFEVER PAUL M | VMC | ||||||||||
431 | Missouri | Cape Girardeau | RV6 | 2018-10-09T11:50:00Z | 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z | 12/2/2020 1:30:00 PM | N451JP | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, his failure to conduct a go-around, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway departure and nose-over. | 37.225276 | -89.570831 | Vans | CGI | Cape Girardeau Rgnl | VMC | ||||||||
432 | Missouri | CARTHAGE | VANS RV-6 | 1994-08-01T13:00:00Z | 1995-06-19T04:00:00Z | N29PT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing and unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing roll. | 37.159572 | -94.310073 | STUGART | H20 | MEYERS PARK AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
433 | Missouri | Eldon | RV-6A | 2012-09-11T09:30:00Z | 2014-01-13T05:00:00Z | 11/6/2013 6:38:00 PM | N464EH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. | 38.361667 | -92.571388 | HALDERMAN, FLOYD G. | H79 | Eldon Model Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
434 | Missouri | Farmington | RV 8A | 2016-12-27T14:30:00Z | 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z | 8/11/2017 1:39:00 PM | N918KS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in crosswind conditions. | 37.761112 | -90.428611 | MEAD | FAM | FARMINGTON RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
435 | Missouri | FORISTELL | RV6 | 1992-09-13T18:30:00Z | 1993-10-25T04:00:00Z | N42JT | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO REACH THE RUNWAY FROM THE DOWNWIND LEG, AND THE PRESENCE OF TRANSMISSION WIRES IN THE OFF AIRPORT LANDING SITE. | 38.809829 | -90.959709 | TINSMAN | PUT | WOODLIFF AIR PARK | VMC | |||||||||
436 | Missouri | HERMANN | RV-4 | 1997-07-04T14:07:00Z | 1998-01-30T05:00:00Z | N1142J | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and encounter with a stall. Related factors were the chafed throttle cable, which became jammed; and failure of the pilot to perform an engine shut down in order to land on the runway. | 38.690093 | -91.429458 | WEBER | PRIVATE AIRSTRIP | VMC | ||||||||||
437 | Missouri | Joplin | RV8 | 2019-06-29T14:45:00Z | 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z | 4/22/2020 5:09:00 PM | N678LL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. | 37.153057 | -94.498886 | Vans | JLN | Joplin Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
438 | Missouri | KENNETT | RV-3 | 1981-03-11T05:00:00Z | 1981-04-24T04:00:00Z | N55F | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TONY DUCI | KENNETT MEMORIAL | VFR | |||||||||||
439 | Missouri | Monroe City | RV4 | 2011-07-25T12:30:00Z | 2012-03-08T05:00:00Z | 9/13/2011 6:30:00 PM | N20JE | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 39.635276 | -91.733055 | Evens | K52 | Capt. Ben Smith Airfield - Mon | VMC | ||||||||
440 | Missouri | RICHLAND | RV-6A | 1994-02-06T17:00:00Z | 1995-10-19T04:00:00Z | N63JR | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER (DURING FLIGHT) FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AFTER THE PILOT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BEFORE TAKEOFF FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. | 37.859256 | -92.390541 | ROBERTS | MO34 | RICHLAND MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
441 | Missouri | Trenton | RV6-A | 2010-08-15T14:20:00Z | 2010-12-20T05:00:00Z | N50BU | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing. | 40.08361 | -93.590553 | OLIVER A BRUCE | TRX | Trenton Muni | VMC | |||||||||
442 | Montana | Bigfork | RV-9 | 2007-10-14T15:30:00Z | 2007-12-20T05:00:00Z | N475TW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor. | 48.080554 | -114.001663 | Welch | 53U | Ferndale | VMC | |||||||||
443 | Montana | GLENDIVE | VANS RV-4 | 1994-08-01T14:15:00Z | 1995-10-13T04:00:00Z | N7GJ | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | AIRSPEED WAS NOT MAINTAINED AFTER TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WAS HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. | 47.120273 | -104.870216 | GROCE | GDV | DAWSON COMMUNITY AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
444 | Nebraska | BLAIR | RV-6 | 1997-11-25T16:00:00Z | 1998-04-24T04:00:00Z | N36AH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | a fatigue failure of the torque tube outside of the weld and the fractured pilot's side left rudder pedal. | 41.5405 | -96.129142 | Hall | K46 | EAGLE FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
445 | Nebraska | Chadron | RV12 | 2013-06-11T07:33:00Z | 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z | 6/3/2014 8:48:00 PM | N666BE | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to properly secure the latch to the tip-up canopy before flight, which resulted in the canopy opening on takeoff and a subsequent loss of airplane control while attempting to land the airplane. | 42.835834 | -103.090553 | VANS | CDR | Chadron Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
446 | Nebraska | Cortland | Vans RV-4 | 2015-10-17T09:41:00Z | 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z | 10/31/2017 11:33:00 AM | N999ZF | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's decision to intentionally maneuver at a low altitude and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the climbing right turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. | 40.494998 | -96.764724 | Zidek | VMC | ||||||||||
447 | Nebraska | Decatur | RV-6 | 2006-01-23T05:00:00Z | 2007-03-26T04:00:00Z | N242EV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | An inflight collision with the terrain for undetermined reasons. | 41.76361 | -96.178054 | Villarubia | VMC | |||||||||||
448 | Nebraska | Imperial | VANS RV 6 | 2020-07-25T13:49:00Z | 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z | 10/9/2020 6:31:44 PM | N327WB | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his decision not to utilize all available runway during high density altitude operations which led to an inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. | 40.406944 | -101.6175 | Vans | PRIV | PRIVATE | VMC | ||||||||
449 | Nebraska | NORTH PLATTE | VANS RV-4 | 1999-11-08T14:35:00Z | 2000-11-30T05:00:00Z | N517A | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the crosswind weather condition. | 41.129997 | -100.770927 | Mancini | LBF | NORTH PLATTE REGIONAL | VMC | |||||||||
450 | Nebraska | Omaha | RV-8 | 2002-06-30T13:30:00Z | 2004-03-02T05:00:00Z | 12/12/2003 12:55:00 PM | N877TC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to a loose connecting rod cap bolt and the resulting fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. | 41.195835 | -96.11222 | Waltz | MLE | Millard Airport | VMC | ||||||||
451 | Nebraska | Tryon | RV9A | 2022-07-25T08:39:00Z | 2024-04-25T04:00:00Z | 4/25/2024 5:00:00 PM | N192MH | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, and in-flight breakup of the airplane due to rudder flutter. | 41.668643 | -100.79525 | HOLLAND MIKE | IMC | ||||||||||
452 | Nebraska | Wayne | RV-6A | 2014-06-21T18:30:00Z | 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z | 8/7/2014 6:13:00 PM | N996AZ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot became distracted and landed short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the hole in the ground. | 42.241664 | -96.982223 | ZACH VANS | KLCG | Wayne Muni/Stan Morris Field | VMC | ||||||||
453 | Nevada | Boulder City | RV-8 | 2004-05-23T11:40:00Z | 2004-09-01T04:00:00Z | N767GS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was a sudden wind shift. | 35.947498 | -114.868614 | Glenn L Smith | K61B | Boulder City Municipal | VMC | |||||||||
454 | Nevada | Carson | VANS RV 8 | 2018-09-11T13:10:00Z | 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z | 5/30/2019 7:39:00 PM | N289MM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting, right quartering tailwind conditions. | 39.192222 | -119.732498 | Vans | CXP | Carson | VMC | ||||||||
455 | Nevada | Dayton | VANS RV 7A | 2015-03-08T16:20:00Z | 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z | 12/7/2015 9:26:00 PM | N51MJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | A loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 39.236389 | -119.553054 | JIMENEZ | A34 | Dayton Valley Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
456 | Nevada | ELY | RV-6 | 1993-09-30T11:45:00Z | 1994-08-01T04:00:00Z | N607DC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his conventional gear airplane after the failure of a main landing gear tire. | 0 | 0 | CRYDER | ELY | ELY AIRPORT (YELLAND FLD) | VMC | |||||||||
457 | Nevada | Jackpot | RV-6A | 2001-07-07T15:12:00Z | 2003-12-30T05:00:00Z | N246RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. | 41.982223 | -114.663612 | Johansen/Thiessen | 06U | Franklin/Hayden Field | VMC | |||||||||
458 | Nevada | Las Vegas | VANS RV-10 | 2012-12-31T14:30:00Z | 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z | 9/15/2015 3:26:00 PM | N104BK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A missing elevator control assembly attachment bolt, which rendered the elevator control system ineffective and resulted in a loss of pitch control, and the pilot’s incorrect installation of the elevator control assembly. | 36.210556 | -115.194442 | KAUFMANN | VGT | North Las Vegas Airport | VMC | ||||||||
459 | Nevada | Reno | RV10 | 2022-10-28T18:00:00Z | 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z | 3/2/2023 7:00:00 PM | N673PH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. | 39.499111 | -119.76811 | VANS | RNO | Reno/Tahoe International | VMC | ||||||||
460 | Nevada | Reno | GP 4, RV-8 | 2017-09-17T09:20:00Z | 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z | 11/5/2018 1:22:00 PM | C-GTPX, N248DF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another airplane during the line-abreast formation. | 39.65139 | -119.858612 | Trudel, FARNSWORTH | RTS | RENO/STEAD | VMC | ||||||||
461 | Nevada | Sparks | RV-6 | 2009-04-26T14:00:00Z | 2010-05-11T04:00:00Z | 4/1/2010 3:19:00 PM | N690V | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. | 39.871944 | -119.700836 | Weinberg | NV23 | Air Sailing Gliderport | VMC | ||||||||
462 | Nevada | WELLINGTON | RV-6 | 1997-11-01T11:30:00Z | 2000-01-28T05:00:00Z | N44JR | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fuel starvation due to a fatigue fractured mixture control cable. Contributing factors were the soft, brush-covered emergency landing field. | 38.700019 | -119.319931 | Rodgers/Gaust | VMC | |||||||||||
463 | Nevada | WINNEMUCCA | RV6 | 2000-07-21T13:20:00Z | 2001-09-26T04:00:00Z | N64ME | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A loss of power due to overheating resulting from the failure of the engine build-up facility to install a vernatherm. | 41.119518 | -118.050827 | STEEL/VANS | WMC | WINNEMUCCA MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
464 | Nevada | Yerington | RV4 | 2017-08-17T09:55:00Z | 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z | 3/1/2018 9:05:00 PM | N687BP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounded landing and subsequent loss of directional control. | 39.003612 | -119.157775 | BOYD BRUCE | O43 | YERINGTON MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
465 | New Hampshire | Nashua | VANS AIRCRAFT RV-8 | 2011-11-09T13:34:00Z | 2013-10-29T04:00:00Z | 8/13/2013 8:36:00 PM | N220RG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The right main landing gear collapse due to the overload fracture of the hardware for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident testing and examination. | 42.781944 | -71.514724 | GRENIER RAYMOND | KASH | Boire Field | VMC | ||||||||
466 | New Hampshire | North Hampton | RV6 | 2021-02-24T10:46:00Z | 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z | 7/15/2021 7:00:00 PM | N642LT | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition, which resulted in a runway excursion. | 42.961567 | -70.830254 | TURCOTTE JR ROBERT L | 7B3 | Hampton Airfield | VMC | ||||||||
467 | New Hampshire | Portsmouth | RV 10 | 2016-10-04T11:00:00Z | 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z | 12/7/2016 4:21:00 PM | N710GC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to go around after recognizing that the airplane was high and fast, which resulted in a long landing on a wet runway and a runway excursion. | 43.778057 | -71.75389 | CHAUDOIN GEORGE S | 1P1 | PLYMOUTH MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
468 | New Jersey | Farmingdale | RV-7 | 2006-10-31T13:55:00Z | 2007-02-26T05:00:00Z | N916R | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever linkage. A contributingfactor was the owner/builder's improper installation of the throttle linkage. | 40.186668 | -74.124725 | Jahns | BLM | Monmouth Executive Airport | VMC | |||||||||
469 | New Jersey | FARMINGDALE | RV-6 | 1994-07-19T19:00:00Z | 1994-12-07T05:00:00Z | N269RH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO FLY AFTER DONATING BLOOD WHICH RESULTED IN HIS INCAPACITATION. | 0 | 0 | HOOPES | BLM | BELMAR/FARMINGDALE | VMC | |||||||||
470 | New Jersey | FARMINGDALE | RV6 | 1993-04-30T11:45:00Z | 1993-11-19T05:00:00Z | N726WM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE, WHICH CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE DOWN. | 0 | 0 | MACPHEE | BLM | ALLAIRE | VMC | |||||||||
471 | New Jersey | FLORENCE | RV-4 | 1999-12-25T15:00:00Z | 2001-08-13T04:00:00Z | N8ZZ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | Failure of one of the propeller blades. A factor was the necessity land across, rather than in alignment with, the furrowed terrain due to the nature of the emergency. | 0 | 0 | Zielke | VMC | |||||||||||
472 | New Jersey | Hamilton Township | RV7A | 2013-09-20T17:51:00Z | 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z | 5/26/2015 8:30:00 PM | N174BK | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper aerobatic maneuver that resulted in a loss of control, exceedance of the airplane's design limitations, and a subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. | 39.506389 | -74.700553 | BROWN ROBERT K | VMC | ||||||||||
473 | New Jersey | MANVILLE | RV-4 | 1991-06-15T15:30:00Z | 1993-01-22T05:00:00Z | N222KM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER AN ABORTED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH A MOUND OF DIRT OFF THE RUNWAY. | 0 | 0 | Vans Aircraft | 47N | KUPPER AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
474 | New Jersey | Mount Holly | RV7 | 2021-08-21T11:00:00Z | 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z | 4/27/2022 4:00:00 PM | N838WT | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a touchdown on the nose gear first, resulting in damage to the nose gear and a runway excursion. | 39.942889 | -74.84575 | VANS | VAY | SOUTH JERSEY RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
475 | New Jersey | Neptune | Vans RV-7 | 2008-07-05T19:50:00Z | 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z | 8/21/2009 8:43:00 PM | N916R | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. | 40.193332 | -74.036666 | Jahns | BLM | Monmouth Executive Airport | IMC | ||||||||
476 | New Jersey | Princeton | Vans RV9-A | 2008-02-21T13:48:00Z | 2008-08-28T04:00:00Z | N159AS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to the pilot/owner's improper installation of a new ignition/fuel control system for the engine. Contributing was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. | 40.399166 | -74.658889 | Christer | 39N | Princeton Airport | VMC | |||||||||
477 | New Jersey | Williamstown | RV-6A | 2004-08-28T15:00:00Z | 2004-10-28T04:00:00Z | N524JN | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. | 39.655555 | -75.014442 | Pettigrew, Richard | C01 | Southern Cross | VMC | |||||||||
478 | New Mexico | Albuquerque | Vans RV-8 | 2004-12-19T13:30:00Z | 2005-02-24T05:00:00Z | N204X | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. | 35.145 | -106.794998 | Daniels | AEG | DOUBLE EAGLE II | VMC | |||||||||
479 | New Mexico | ALBUQUERQUE | RV-6 | 1999-05-14T13:30:00Z | 2000-06-22T04:00:00Z | N107BB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Factors were the sudden wind shift and wind gusts weather condition. | 35.059513 | -106.620979 | Bell/Mason | AEG | DOUBLE EAGLE II | VMC | |||||||||
480 | New Mexico | Angel Fire | RV8 | 2011-06-24T11:54:00Z | 2011-10-04T04:00:00Z | 8/12/2011 5:04:00 PM | N678VR | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing. | 36.419723 | -105.287223 | HENDRICKS GEORGE DAVID JR | AXX | Angel Fire Airport | VMC | ||||||||
481 | New Mexico | Carlsbad | RV-6 | 2007-02-28T18:23:00Z | 2008-11-25T05:00:00Z | N320TX | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. | 32.006389 | -104.917221 | Ingraham | VMC | |||||||||||
482 | New Mexico | Clovis | RV 6 | 2020-06-17T13:30:00Z | 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z | 9/10/2020 11:07:00 PM | N1407W | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s aft center of gravity at the time of the accident. | 34.426666 | -103.077499 | Vans | CVN | Clovis Muni | VMC | ||||||||
483 | New Mexico | Clovis | RV4 | 2020-09-19T10:30:00Z | 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z | 7/8/2022 2:00:00 PM | N250LB | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during initial climb due to distraction, which resulted in an in-flight upset and impact with terrain. | 34.415833 | -103.14777 | VANS | NM42 | Aero Tech Inc. Airport | VMC | ||||||||
484 | New Mexico | Demming | RV6A | 2009-07-31T11:45:00Z | 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z | 8/5/2009 9:27:00 PM | N613LE | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to manage and monitor fuel usage. | 32.260681 | -107.75045 | BORING ROBERT BURTON | DMN | Demming Municipal AIrport | VMC | ||||||||
485 | New Mexico | Dexter | RV-6A | 2011-06-04T22:15:00Z | 2011-09-19T04:00:00Z | 7/1/2011 4:37:00 PM | N820RC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while landing at night. | 33.197223 | -104.373054 | KAMTZ RUSSELL H | PVT | Private | VMC | ||||||||
486 | New Mexico | Edgewood | RV9A | 2011-06-04T09:30:00Z | 2011-09-19T04:00:00Z | 7/1/2011 4:20:00 PM | N514R | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll. | 35.080669 | -106.169113 | Redding David | 1N1 | Sandia Airpark Estates East | VMC | ||||||||
487 | New Mexico | Las Cruces | RV6A | 2014-09-01T09:30:00Z | 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z | 9/17/2015 5:08:00 PM | N613LE | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing a stall/spin. | 32.289443 | -106.921943 | BORING ROBERT BURTON | LRU | LAS CRUCES INTL | VMC | ||||||||
488 | New Mexico | Las Cruces | VANS AIRCRAFT RV 3 | 2014-11-24T14:45:00Z | 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z | 6/24/2015 4:58:00 PM | N625ZH | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain adequate familiarization in the accident airplane type before the accident. | 32.309585 | -107.060974 | ROSS H/HERRIOTT M | LRU | Las Cruces International | VMC | ||||||||
489 | New Mexico | LOS ALAMOS | RV4 | 2000-04-28T11:00:00Z | 2001-05-08T04:00:00Z | N724CF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a go-around following a hard bounced landing. Factors were variable shifting winds and a high-density altitude. | 35.890464 | -106.280372 | HUTCHINS | LAM | LOS ALAMOS | VMC | |||||||||
490 | New Mexico | Los Lunas | RV 4 | 2014-11-21T13:30:00Z | 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z | 12/15/2014 12:36:00 PM | N639JH | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot inadvertently applied the left brake during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain. | 34.761665 | -106.74472 | MCCRARY BOBBY C JR | E98 | Mid Valley Airplark | VMC | ||||||||
491 | New Mexico | Los Lunas | RV-4 | 2010-10-17T18:15:00Z | 2011-03-16T04:00:00Z | 11/18/2010 7:09:00 PM | N353CB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control. | 34.759723 | -106.745277 | BORNE CHARLES A III | KE98 | Mid Valley Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
492 | New Mexico | Mimbres | RV6A | 2023-06-11T17:10:00Z | 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z | 10/20/2023 5:00:00 PM | N60605 | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot’s inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. | 32.814164 | -107.93999 | VANS | NM69 | CASAS ADOBES AIRPARK | VMC | ||||||||
493 | New Mexico | Ramah | RV-4 | 2017-09-09T09:45:00Z | 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z | 10/19/2017 3:31:00 PM | N70RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from berms during landing in sun glare conditions. | 35.165279 | -108.458885 | SHINER | NM56 | MYSTIC BLUFFS | VMC | ||||||||
494 | New Mexico | TRUTH OR CNSQNC | RV-6A | 1999-05-06T11:45:00Z | 2001-04-25T04:00:00Z | N8117Q | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A soft runway surface that caused the airplane to nose over. | 33.129936 | -107.240089 | DAVIS | TCS | TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUN | VMC | |||||||||
495 | New York | Canandaigua | Vans RV-8 | 2005-06-05T09:00:00Z | 2006-04-25T04:00:00Z | N61TW | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | Partial blocking of the flight controls by unsecured items in the cockpit, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff. | 42.906944 | -77.321388 | Weiss | D38 | Canandaigua | VMC | |||||||||
496 | New York | Cortland | RV-7A | 2013-08-25T16:22:00Z | 2013-11-19T05:00:00Z | 11/4/2013 6:11:00 PM | N411AK | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A partial loss of engine power during go-around due to incorrect maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/builder. | 42.592498 | -76.214721 | MARK C PAULS | N03 | CORTLAND COUNTY ARPT | VMC | ||||||||
497 | New York | DANSVILLE | RV-4 | 1997-10-08T18:30:00Z | 2000-02-28T05:00:00Z | N17PQ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The internal mechanical failure of the engine driven fuel pump which resulted in a loss of engine power. | 42.560558 | -77.689941 | Ford | DSV | DANSVILLE AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
498 | New York | Dunkirk | RV-12 | 2017-09-06T14:30:00Z | 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z | 11/13/2017 2:39:00 PM | N1214J | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during takeoff in crosswind conditions. | 42.493888 | -79.27111 | CHANCEY GERRY M | DKK | CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY/DUNKIRK | VMC | ||||||||
499 | New York | HUNTER | RV6A | 1998-07-06T13:00:00Z | 1998-12-31T05:00:00Z | N67KH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The gusty/variable wind condition was a related factor. | 42.210239 | -74.209197 | ROSS | 97NY | HUNTER MOUNTAIN | VMC | |||||||||
500 | New York | Lake Placid | VANS RV-10 | 2013-02-21T20:08:00Z | 2013-08-07T04:00:00Z | 6/4/2013 7:47:00 PM | N10FD | Minor | 0 | 0 | 3 | The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in attempted visual flight in night instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain. | 44.313056 | -74.031112 | DOMBROSKI FRANK | LKP | Lake Placid Airport | IMC | ||||||||
501 | New York | Laurens | RV-6 | 2022-03-05T11:00:00Z | 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z | 5/31/2022 4:00:00 AM | N29XL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. | 42.525045 | -75.064229 | AXELL CHARLES L | N66 | Albert S Nader Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
502 | New York | Montgomery | RV 6 | 2017-08-30T14:30:00Z | 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z | 4/25/2018 5:05:00 PM | N6GH | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in impact with visual approach slope indicator lights. | 41.511943 | -74.26361 | HUNTER GEORGE | MGJ | ORANGE COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
503 | New York | MONTICELLO | VAN RV-6 | 1995-10-31T16:21:00Z | 1996-05-29T04:00:00Z | N9234B | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | the pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight without sufficient fuel, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. | 41.649993 | -74.680694 | BISCHOFF | MSV | SULLIVAN COUNTY INTL | VMC | |||||||||
504 | New York | Poughkeepsie | VAN'S AIRCRAFT RV4 | 2017-07-28T13:17:00Z | 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z | 10/19/2017 12:12:00 PM | N9214 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. | 41.627498 | -73.884162 | THOMAS J HANKAMP | POU | HUDSON VALLEY RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
505 | New York | Wallkill | Vans RV-4 | 2007-06-24T19:37:00Z | 2008-03-31T04:00:00Z | N14VS | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper decision to attempt low altitude aerobatics, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the aerobatics, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. | 41.498889 | -74.345558 | Syracuse | MGJ | Orange County Airport | VMC | |||||||||
506 | North Carolina | Advance | RV 8A | 2015-09-02T15:03:00Z | 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z | 1/18/2017 8:59:00 PM | N393MC | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilots' failure to maintain airplane control during a low-altitude maneuver. | 35.914443 | -80.462219 | COOPER MICHAEL C | 8A7 | Twin Lakes Airport | VMC | ||||||||
507 | North Carolina | APEX | VANS RV-4 | 2000-05-14T13:15:00Z | 2003-09-30T04:00:00Z | 10/23/2000 5:39:00 PM | N45DR | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. | 35.732776 | -78.849723 | Mclarty | VMC | ||||||||||
508 | North Carolina | Burgaw | RV-4 | 2001-11-26T17:30:00Z | 2002-04-25T04:00:00Z | N15VP | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 34.55001 | -77.9207 | Vernon D. Pitts | TNC1 | Stag Air Park | VMC | |||||||||
509 | North Carolina | Carthage | RV-4 | 2012-12-01T12:30:00Z | 2014-04-23T04:00:00Z | 2/27/2014 3:19:00 PM | N416DH | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the rear-seat pilots' decision to abort the landing with partial engine power and his failure to successfully perform a forced landing to an available airfield. | 35.341667 | -79.436943 | HANSEN DAVID DANIEL | 5NC3 | McConnell Airfield | VMC | ||||||||
510 | North Carolina | CEDAR CREEK | RV-6A | 1999-04-05T11:30:00Z | 2001-08-21T04:00:00Z | N239RB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The soft runway surface. | 35.049263 | -78.869232 | VANS | VMC | |||||||||||
511 | North Carolina | CHAPEL HILL | RV-4 | 1998-08-29T10:10:00Z | 2001-04-19T04:00:00Z | N144KT | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. | 35.920791 | -79.039062 | Bibb | VMC | |||||||||||
512 | North Carolina | Collington | DRIFTER ARV 582 | 2001-07-22T08:45:00Z | 2002-09-09T04:00:00Z | N102WS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The internal seizing of the engine assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb out. | 35.919166 | -75.695556 | W. E. Simmons Max Air | VMC | |||||||||||
513 | North Carolina | Elkin | RV-4 | 2008-02-03T18:17:00Z | 2009-02-25T05:00:00Z | 1/17/2009 2:56:00 PM | N580RG | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver in close proximity to the ground. | 36.281112 | -80.780281 | KAYLOR J E/STRAHLMANN R L | ZEF | Elkin Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
514 | North Carolina | Garland | VANS RV 6 | 2016-10-12T13:50:00Z | 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z | 12/1/2016 11:09:00 PM | N164N | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on the grass runway. | 34.801387 | -78.381385 | NEWKIRK THOMAS RAY | VMC | ||||||||||
515 | North Carolina | Goldsboro | RV-8 | 2005-03-09T15:30:00Z | 2005-06-08T04:00:00Z | N187WS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind. | 35.289165 | -78.18 | Savage | 6NC0 | Cox - Grantham Airfield | VMC | |||||||||
516 | North Carolina | Hendersonville | VANS RV-6A | 2022-05-09T11:00:00Z | 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z | 12/1/2022 8:00:00 PM | N7FJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s failure to go-around during an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and nose over. | 35.306323 | -82.430966 | JUSTICE FRANK K | 0A7 | Hendersonville Airport | VMC | ||||||||
517 | North Carolina | KITTY HAWK | RV-4 | 1990-04-23T12:00:00Z | 1992-09-04T04:00:00Z | N891LH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. | 36.069698 | -75.709114 | HARDY | FFA | FIRST FLIGHT | VMC | |||||||||
518 | North Carolina | Liberty | Vans RV-4 | 2003-10-30T17:00:00Z | 2005-01-24T05:00:00Z | N44NW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight loss of control, inadvertent stall, and collision with the runway. | 35.912776 | -79.617225 | Thocker | 2A5 | Causey Airport | VMC | |||||||||
519 | North Carolina | Magnolia | VAN RV-6 | 2009-10-05T13:50:00Z | 2010-05-28T04:00:00Z | 4/5/2010 7:48:00 PM | N455RC | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meterological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the weather. | 34.890556 | -78.051666 | CASE RICHARD L | IMC | ||||||||||
520 | North Carolina | Monroe | RV 8 | 2015-06-06T15:05:00Z | 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z | 3/21/2017 2:38:00 PM | N323RP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. | 35.017501 | -80.621948 | RADDATZ STEVE | EQY | Charlotte-Monroe Executive | VMC | ||||||||
521 | North Carolina | Mooresville | Newton RV-6A | 2006-03-13T12:45:00Z | 2006-12-28T05:00:00Z | N57ME | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a nose over. | 35.613887 | -80.741386 | E Newton | NC30 | MILLER AIR PARK | VMC | |||||||||
522 | North Carolina | Ocracoke | RV6 | 2021-07-25T13:16:00Z | 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z | 4/29/2022 4:00:00 AM | N464DM | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion. | 35.104009 | -75.961741 | VANS | W95 | OCRACOKE ISLAND | VMC | ||||||||
523 | North Carolina | Ocracoke | RV7 | 2019-08-19T13:00:00Z | 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z | 10/18/2019 9:25:00 PM | N566WV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees. | 35.101112 | -75.965835 | Vans | W95 | Ocracoke Island | VMC | ||||||||
524 | North Carolina | STATESVILLE | VAN'S RV-3 | 1993-09-11T18:20:00Z | 1994-08-17T04:00:00Z | N115DB | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID UTILITY LINES. A FACTOR WAS THE SUNGLARE. | 35.780033 | -80.879035 | BROWN | NONE | HODGES FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
525 | North Carolina | Wadesboro | RV7A | 2008-12-25T17:00:00Z | 2010-03-23T04:00:00Z | 12/29/2009 3:25:00 PM | N675RV | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 35.029167 | -80.083053 | Reamer | AFP | Anson County | VMC | ||||||||
526 | North Carolina | Yadkinville | RV-8 | 2010-08-29T13:32:00Z | 2011-05-11T04:00:00Z | 10/19/2010 2:12:00 AM | N888GK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. | 36.052223 | -80.693611 | KILISHEK GEORGE T | 80C | Lone Hickory Airport | VMC | ||||||||
527 | North Dakota | BISMARCK | RV4 | 2000-08-06T17:20:00Z | 2001-05-18T04:00:00Z | N131DS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the drainage ditch that the airplane contacted. | 46.799098 | -100.760604 | Summers | BIS | BISMARK MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
528 | North Dakota | Bottineau | RV8 | 2015-10-06T19:30:00Z | 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z | 2/3/2016 5:11:00 PM | UNREG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot/builder’s failure to ensure that the fuel line was properly secured, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. | 48.847221 | -100.45111 | REFLING | D09 | Bottineau Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
529 | North Dakota | ERIE | RV-4 | 1990-06-23T17:15:00Z | 1992-12-14T05:00:00Z | N319ER | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | AN INADVERTENT STALL. | 47.109718 | -97.380805 | EUGENE N. RAUSCH | 38ND | SCHRODER | VMC | |||||||||
530 | North Dakota | ERIE | RV-4 | 1986-09-13T13:00:00Z | N319ER | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47.109584 | -97.379341 | RARSCH | SCHROEDER (PRIVATE) | VMC | ||||||||||||
531 | North Dakota | Mandan | RV8 | 2020-06-13T15:00:00Z | 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z | 1/15/2021 5:00:00 AM | N836JC | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the aft cockpit control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff and collision with terrain. | 46.768054 | -100.89444 | Vans | Y19 | MANDAN MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
532 | Ohio | BAINBRIDGE | RV-4 | 1997-05-26T12:44:00Z | 1999-04-15T04:00:00Z | N61CD | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's physiological conditions was a possible factor. | 39.219821 | -83.260536 | DRESBACH | 9I5 | HAAS | VMC | |||||||||
533 | Ohio | Chillicothe | RV6 | 2019-05-18T13:45:00Z | 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z | 10/9/2020 4:13:08 PM | N596JB | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an intermittent loss of engine power during cruise flight that resulted in him impacting trees. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information. | 39.284168 | -82.874443 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
534 | Ohio | Cortland | RV-8 | 2013-05-01T12:30:00Z | 2013-07-23T04:00:00Z | 5/21/2013 4:57:00 PM | N81610 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering an unexpected soft spot in the runway during landing. | 41.381942 | -80.712219 | ALEXANDER DUANE A | 8OH5 | Urban Airport | VMC | ||||||||
535 | Ohio | DELAWARE | RV-4 | 1989-03-11T13:05:00Z | 1991-03-29T05:00:00Z | N443JA | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | PILOT INADVERTENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL SPIN AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. | 40.289779 | -83.079887 | ALEXANDER | DLZ | DELAWARE MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
536 | Ohio | Deshler | Vans RV-9A | 2003-10-19T11:45:00Z | 2004-09-01T04:00:00Z | N786HL | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. Factor were the pilot's excessive airspeed at touchdown, and his improper use of the wing flaps, by lowering them at touchdown. | 41.215831 | -83.874443 | Preiss | 6D7 | Deshler Municipal Airport | VMC | |||||||||
537 | Ohio | EAST LIVERPOOL | RV-8A | 2000-04-01T15:45:00Z | 2000-11-29T05:00:00Z | N565BW | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's loss of control during the landing. | 40.630809 | -80.559989 | Pagan | 02G | COLUMBIANA COUNTY AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
538 | Ohio | EATON | RV-4 | 1989-10-31T19:25:00Z | 1991-09-30T04:00:00Z | N828BM | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND AN INADVERTENT SPIRAL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS NOT INSTALLED. | 39.739944 | -84.630477 | MCCOMB | VMC | |||||||||||
539 | Ohio | Harrison | RV8 | 2020-03-04T16:02:00Z | 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z | 4/20/2020 12:14:00 PM | N878DZ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The malfunction of the steerable tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent impact with the precision approach path indicator lights system. | 39.259166 | -84.774444 | Vans | I67 | Cincinnati West Airport | VMC | ||||||||
540 | Ohio | Lorain/Elyria | RV 6A | 2015-05-23T13:00:00Z | 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z | 7/23/2015 2:56:00 PM | N3086Q | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion. | 41.344165 | -82.17778 | ROGERS HOMER/ROGERS SHEILA | LPR | LORAIN COUNTY RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
541 | Ohio | Marietta | VANS RV-10 | 2011-09-27T20:06:00Z | 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z | 5/21/2014 2:18:00 PM | N499RV | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The in-flight engine fire and loss of engine power due to an improperly installed fuel injector nozzle during a recent engine overhaul. | 39.365276 | -81.528335 | OWEN | PKB | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Arpt | VMC | ||||||||
542 | Ohio | Marysville | Vans RV7A | 2007-05-21T09:36:00Z | 2008-03-31T04:00:00Z | 2/15/2008 7:23:00 PM | N7259N | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object during a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed. An airport sign and an inadvertent stall were factors. | 0 | 0 | Wood | MRT | UNION COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
543 | Ohio | Minford | RV-10 | 2011-04-27T10:44:00Z | 2011-08-03T04:00:00Z | 6/7/2011 7:34:00 PM | N718PF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A loose fuel line fitting, which caused a fuel leak and subsequent in-flight fire. | 38.876945 | -82.851112 | Chang | PMH | Greater Portsmouth Regional | VMC | ||||||||
544 | Ohio | Newark | RV-3 | 2010-08-29T11:15:00Z | 2011-03-16T04:00:00Z | 10/5/2010 4:08:00 PM | N50NJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in an undershoot. | 40.024444 | -82.461669 | RAUCH | PVT | Private Airstrip | VMC | ||||||||
545 | Ohio | Oregonia | RV-4 | 2016-10-16T18:40:00Z | 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z | 3/27/2018 6:59:00 PM | N2626C | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which resulted in the collision with a zipline. | 39.398334 | -84.102218 | MAKELA | VMC | ||||||||||
546 | Ohio | Oxford | Vans RV-9A | 2002-09-05T22:37:00Z | 2004-03-02T05:00:00Z | N945D | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Factors included an inaccurate fuel gauge indication for undetermined reasons, the pilot's reliance on that indication, the night lighting conditions, and a sign alongside the forced landing road. | 39.5 | -84.783332 | Duffy | VMC | |||||||||||
547 | Ohio | Salem | Vans RV6 | 2007-09-13T11:00:00Z | 2007-12-20T05:00:00Z | N423SH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power due to the blocked cooling and induction systems because of the pilot in command's failure to remove the cowling covers before the flight. Factors were the pilot's misjudged landing glidepath, the pilot rated passenger's inability to maintain clearance from the parked vehicle during the landing, and the parked vehicle. | 40.948055 | -80.86222 | Hasch | 38D | SALEM AIRPARK INC | VMC | |||||||||
548 | Ohio | Springfield | RV9 | 2016-07-22T11:40:00Z | 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z | 6/20/2017 10:49:00 AM | N807LK | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s decision to fly into known thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. | 39.873889 | -83.687225 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
549 | Ohio | Urbana | RV6 | 2021-08-01T08:00:00Z | 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z | 9/23/2021 6:00:00 PM | N443JB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. | 40.15119 | -83.748438 | VANS | I74 | GRIMES FLD | VMC | ||||||||
550 | Ohio | West Portsmouth | RV9 | 2021-06-04T18:45:00Z | 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z | 9/22/2021 4:00:00 AM | N20YY | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. | 38.791468 | -83.014358 | VANS | N/A | VMC | |||||||||
551 | Oklahoma | Chandler | RV 6 | 2019-04-26T20:50:00Z | 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z | 5/15/2019 5:40:00 PM | N621L | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a grass runway, which resulted in a nose-over. | 35.814998 | -96.873886 | Vans | 8OK6 | Grass Strip | VMC | ||||||||
552 | Oklahoma | Chouteau | RV10 | 2023-07-21T13:50:00Z | 2024-04-18T04:00:00Z | 4/18/2024 5:00:00 PM | N730WL | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The total loss of engine power as a result of a failed positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and a subsequent impact with terrain. | 36.175387 | -95.329857 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
553 | Oklahoma | Colgate | RV-6A | 2011-06-13T10:00:00Z | 2011-12-27T05:00:00Z | 11/18/2011 3:14:00 PM | N80WW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 34.530441 | -96.210685 | WILEY C W | VMC | ||||||||||
554 | Oklahoma | Collinsville | VANS RV-4 | 2010-05-29T11:00:00Z | 2011-05-11T04:00:00Z | 1/19/2011 2:49:00 PM | N74RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level. | 35.980266 | -95.809989 | COVELL KEVIN SCOTT | OK93 | Airman Acres Airport | VMC | ||||||||
555 | Oklahoma | El Reno | RV-4 | 2004-07-18T16:27:00Z | 2004-09-29T04:00:00Z | N464WB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. | 35.472499 | -98.005554 | Mattie | F28 | El Reno Municipal Airpark | VMC | |||||||||
556 | Oklahoma | Goldsby | RV6-A | 2022-06-19T15:00:00Z | 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z | 9/14/2022 4:00:00 AM | N18390 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion. | 35.146339 | -97.469843 | BAKER EUGENE L | 39OK | PARADISE AIR HAVEN | VMC | ||||||||
557 | Oklahoma | Goldsby | RV6 | 2023-04-08T18:30:00Z | 2024-03-28T04:00:00Z | 3/28/2024 5:00:00 PM | N48PS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The engine electronic ignition system became disconnected, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. | 35.155068 | -97.470394 | VANS | 1K4 | DAVID JAY PERRY | VMC | ||||||||
558 | Oklahoma | Hobart | RV-9A | 2014-09-29T16:10:00Z | 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z | 4/27/2015 7:46:00 PM | N259H | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's erroneous preflight fuel calculations and inadequate in-flight fuel management. | 35.019527 | -99.089126 | PREISS VANS | KHBR | Hobart Regional | VMC | ||||||||
559 | Oklahoma | Kingston | VANS RV9A | 2015-01-28T13:00:00Z | 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z | 3/24/2016 8:00:00 PM | N708JE | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s continuation of a banked turn following the loss of engine power, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an accelerated stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the airplane's degraded carburetor heat system. | 33.958057 | -96.589164 | EAGLESTON JOHN H | VMC | ||||||||||
560 | Oklahoma | Muskogee | RV-6A | 2008-08-11T14:24:00Z | 2009-06-22T04:00:00Z | N22163 | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience flying in instrument conditions. | 35.731388 | -95.347503 | Dickey | IMC | |||||||||||
561 | Oklahoma | Norman | Vans RV-7A | 2006-12-02T10:45:00Z | 2007-06-27T04:00:00Z | N216RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempt at formation flying. | 35.209522 | -97.499015 | Noble | OUN | UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA WESTHEI | VMC | |||||||||
562 | Oklahoma | Oakwood | RV6A | 2011-06-10T09:25:00Z | 2011-09-19T04:00:00Z | 7/15/2011 5:24:00 PM | N25LC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper decision to land on a road with obstacles. | 35.739723 | -98.741943 | CONNER LEROY | VMC | ||||||||||
563 | Oklahoma | Prague | VANS RV-8 | 2010-05-06T11:30:00Z | 2011-08-11T04:00:00Z | 6/15/2011 3:43:00 PM | N127TT | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The in-flight separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. | 35.479347 | -96.690887 | HAGER CLINTON RAY | VMC | ||||||||||
564 | Oregon | Albany | VANS RV-6A | 2011-08-28T14:45:00Z | 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z | 11/30/2012 2:18:00 PM | N642DW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The in-flight separation of a propeller blade due to fatigue. | 44.656944 | -123.05278 | WHEELER | Kaiser's Strip | VMC | |||||||||
565 | Oregon | Aumsville | RV14 | 2019-07-16T14:21:00Z | 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z | 2/15/2022 12:00:00 PM | N365EM | Minor | 0 | 1 | 0 | An inflight fire that originated in the engine compartment for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. | 44.8875 | -122.871948 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
566 | Oregon | Aurora | RV6 | 2008-03-27T13:30:00Z | 2008-08-28T04:00:00Z | N65MK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons. | 45.246944 | -122.772224 | Kenney | VMC | |||||||||||
567 | Oregon | Brookings | RV8 | 2019-04-18T17:15:00Z | 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z | 5/19/2021 12:00:00 PM | N791PF | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aggressive maneuver that resulted in a nose down collision with terrain. | 42.083889 | -124.30166 | Vans | BOK | Brookings Airport | VMC | ||||||||
568 | Oregon | CANBY | RV-3 | 1980-07-12T04:00:00Z | 1980-09-02T04:00:00Z | N20RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | HENKES | DIETZ | VFR | |||||||||||
569 | Oregon | COOS BAY | RV-4 | 1999-07-07T16:00:00Z | 2000-12-04T05:00:00Z | N6NW | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | Inadequate aircraft preflight inspection (engine air inlet cover not removed) by the pilot, resulting in obstruction of the carburetor air inlet in flight and consequent inflight engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included a vehicle entering the attempted forced landing surface, and fence posts in the forced landing area. | 43.370056 | -124.140213 | Williamson/Williamson | VMC | |||||||||||
570 | Oregon | CRESWELL | RV4 | 1999-07-08T16:15:00Z | 2000-08-03T04:00:00Z | N9233A | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A foreign material/substance was ingested into the carburetor which resulted in a power loss. | 43.899021 | -123.020225 | WALENTINE | 77S | HOBBY FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
571 | Oregon | ENTERPRISE | RV-6 | 1994-04-15T13:50:00Z | 1994-12-02T05:00:00Z | N7057G | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A PARTIALLY BLOCKED INDUCTION AIR FILTER. FACTORS INCLUDE NO SUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO EXECUTE A FORCED LANDING. | 45.720657 | -117.219177 | ASHER | 8S4 | INTERPRISE MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
572 | Oregon | FOREST GROVE | RV-3A | 1995-10-08T16:40:00Z | 1996-04-18T04:00:00Z | N27RV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the aircraft, followed by the failure of the right wing main spar. | 45.549171 | -123.149024 | CHARD | VMC | |||||||||||
573 | Oregon | Galice | RV-8 | 2022-05-31T09:40:00Z | 2024-04-10T04:00:00Z | 4/10/2024 5:00:00 PM | N298DM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, which lead to a total loss of engine power. | 42.563495 | -123.5747 | VANS | 3S8 | GRANTS PASS | VMC | ||||||||
574 | Oregon | Grants Pass | Vans RV-4 | 2006-12-29T16:40:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N234RV | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the in-flight loss of a portion of one propeller blade. | 42.510276 | -123.388053 | Averyt | 3S8 | Grants Pass | VMC | |||||||||
575 | Oregon | Grants Pass | RV-8 | 2003-06-20T15:25:00Z | 2004-03-30T05:00:00Z | N863Y | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | Corrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication. | 42.499721 | -123.376945 | Harshbarger W/Reed | 3S8 | Grants Pass | VMC | |||||||||
576 | Oregon | GRANTS PASS | RV-6 | 1995-09-01T14:30:00Z | 1996-04-29T04:00:00Z | N694CA | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 42.529083 | -123.339782 | BRISTOL | 3S8 | JOSEPHINE COUNTY AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
577 | Oregon | INDEPENDENCE | VANS RV-8 | 2000-05-07T08:01:00Z | 2001-05-09T04:00:00Z | N998TT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The rotation of the right fuel tank elbow fitting within the tank during previous maintenance. The improper alignment resulted in the fuel pick-up tube being mis-positioned and a subsequent starvation of fuel to the engine. Contributing factors were the non-installation of an anti-rotation bracket to secure the elbow fitting, the kit manufacturer's failure to issue a notice of the bracket design to previous aircraft owners, and the pilot's not establishing/maintaining a proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing. | 44.830844 | -123.200126 | Oveross | 7S5 | INDEPENDENCE STATE | VMC | |||||||||
578 | Oregon | INDEPENDENCE | RV6A | 1993-07-01T17:55:00Z | 1994-09-13T04:00:00Z | N6LG | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTOL FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. | 44.829605 | -123.199455 | DOELLEFELD | 7S5 | INDEPENDENCE AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
579 | Oregon | INDEPENDENCE | RV-4 | 1989-04-06T19:15:00Z | 1991-01-22T05:00:00Z | N504JT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE OBSTRUCTION (TRANSMISSION LINE) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. | 44.830211 | -123.200805 | THIESSEN | VMC | |||||||||||
580 | Oregon | JACKSONVILLE | VANS RV-6 | 1995-09-23T11:20:00Z | 1996-04-29T04:00:00Z | N726WM | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from surrounding terrain after a low pass. The mountainous terrain was a factor. | 42.180732 | -123.040061 | MACPHEE | VMC | |||||||||||
581 | Oregon | LAFAYETTE | VAN'S RV-8 | 1999-07-10T15:20:00Z | 2000-11-30T05:00:00Z | N41VA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fatigue of the number two connecting rod end resulting in a fracture at the rod end and release from the crankshaft, an ensuing in-flight fuel fed fire, followed by the pilot's abandoning the aircraft in flight. A contributing factor was pressure on the pilot induced by the conditions/events (in-flight fire entering the upper cockpit). | 45.240711 | -123.110275 | Alexander | VMC | |||||||||||
582 | Oregon | Lebanon | RV-6A | 2015-11-06T14:30:00Z | 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z | 2/11/2016 4:30:00 PM | N259MK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an aborted landing which resulted in a collision with trees. | 44.595001 | -122.952224 | KNOX MARION L | none | Private | VMC | ||||||||
583 | Oregon | Lemolo Lake | HANSEN-VANS RV-6 | 2012-09-05T16:00:00Z | 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z | 6/1/2016 1:55:00 PM | N53MH | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | An overvoltage event due to the failure of the automotive voltage regulator, which resulted in electrical anomalies and smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent forced off-airport landing. | 43.303054 | -122.183334 | HANSEN | VMC | ||||||||||
584 | Oregon | Manzanita | VANS ACFT RV8 | 2017-09-16T18:10:00Z | 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z | 1/30/2018 2:55:00 PM | N232TB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The airplane’s collision with two elks during landing. | 45.698055 | -123.929725 | RUDBERG TODD W | 3S7 | NEHALEM BAY STATE | IMC | ||||||||
585 | Oregon | McMinnville | RV-8 | 2020-06-29T16:25:00Z | 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z | 8/5/2020 12:18:00 PM | N998HG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker. | 45.194442 | -123.136108 | Vans | MMV | Mc Minnville Muni | VMC | ||||||||
586 | Oregon | McMinnville | RV-7A | 2003-12-11T14:25:00Z | 2004-06-02T04:00:00Z | N29CV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Cloudy weather, continued flight into adverse weather, inadequate preflight planning and mountainous terrain were factors. | 45.258888 | -123.300277 | Upright | VMC | |||||||||||
587 | Oregon | North Bend | RV6A | 2006-12-02T18:00:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N914C | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while performing low altitude maneuvering flight resulting in an in flight collision with the water. | 43.478054 | -124.269996 | Holloway | VMC | |||||||||||
588 | Oregon | North Plains | RV 3M | 2014-08-10T13:20:00Z | 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z | 1/5/2021 1:30:00 PM | N43AZ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the precautionary landing to a field. | 45.602222 | -123.02138 | NELSON | 1OR4 | North Plains Gliderport | VMC | ||||||||
589 | Oregon | NORTH PLAINS | RV-6T | 1995-10-07T14:45:00Z | 1996-04-29T04:00:00Z | N96VA | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of fuel quantity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 45.670547 | -123.019584 | VANS | VMC | |||||||||||
590 | Oregon | Oregon City | RV-9A | 2010-07-23T14:30:00Z | 2011-09-19T04:00:00Z | 7/8/2011 4:29:00 PM | N70720 | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's decision to depart with known mechanical anomalies and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 45.275276 | -122.568611 | CLARK | VMC | ||||||||||
591 | Oregon | Oregon City | RV-7 | 2010-02-22T16:15:00Z | 2010-06-17T04:00:00Z | 3/5/2010 1:48:00 PM | N209MT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point. | 45.316387 | -122.605278 | Terrell Caragol | OG30 | Aeroacres | VMC | ||||||||
592 | Oregon | Pacific City | RV-9A | 2008-05-17T09:35:00Z | 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z | N486EM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a temporary partial loss of power due to carburetor icing conditions. | 45.199722 | -123.962219 | Mason | PFC | Pacific City State Airport | VMC | |||||||||
593 | Oregon | Prineville | RV-9A | 2015-01-11T16:27:00Z | 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z | 3/6/2017 5:07:00 PM | N8080S | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. | 44.286109 | -120.903053 | BRUCT J MYERS | S39 | Prineville | VMC | ||||||||
594 | Oregon | Prineville | RV-6A | 2022-05-23T16:00:00Z | 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z | 10/4/2022 2:00:00 PM | N811RF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. | 44.195139 | -120.82308 | FRAZIER ROBERT L | S39 | Dry Creek Airpark OG21 | VMC | ||||||||
595 | Oregon | ROSEBURG | RV-6 | 1998-08-12T16:21:00Z | 2000-01-11T05:00:00Z | N26CH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 43.24913 | -123.239097 | Six/Huber | RBG | ROSEBURG REGIONAL | VMC | |||||||||
596 | Oregon | Salem | RV-8A | 2016-01-02T17:30:00Z | 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z | 1/18/2017 12:51:00 PM | N958RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 44.901668 | -123.003608 | Kai Engstad | SLE | Salem | VMC | ||||||||
597 | Oregon | Scio | RV-8 | 2022-08-21T14:03:00Z | 2024-04-25T04:00:00Z | 4/25/2024 5:00:00 PM | N184DJ | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s decision to perform a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver and his improper execution of the maneuver, which resulted in impact with terrain. | 44.674389 | -122.79653 | JACKSON DENNIS | VMC | ||||||||||
598 | Oregon | Scio | RV-6-CH | 2012-11-26T17:37:00Z | 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z | 1/7/2015 12:51:00 PM | N424D | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's decision to perform aerobatics in an airplane that was prohibited from aerobatics as stated in its operating limitations document, which resulted in the failure of the right wing spar. | 44.629165 | -122.871948 | MCDANIEL | KS30 | Lebanon State Airport | VMC | ||||||||
599 | Oregon | SCIO | RV-4 | 1997-10-26T16:50:00Z | 2000-02-15T05:00:00Z | N160HB | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot-in-command's loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons. | 44.679367 | -122.759727 | Beckham | VMC | |||||||||||
600 | Oregon | THE DALLES | RV-6 | 1997-01-08T17:10:00Z | 1997-10-14T04:00:00Z | N812AB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during an intentional low altitude maneuver. | 45.539653 | -121.14936 | Barriger | VMC | |||||||||||
601 | Oregon | Toledo | VANS RV-10 | 2014-05-31T17:20:00Z | 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z | 3/26/2015 2:01:00 PM | N62DN | Fatal | 2 | 1 | 0 | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a blocked fuel line that resulted from the pilot’s improper maintenance practices and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a forced landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. | 44.607776 | -123.919723 | NEBERT | VMC | ||||||||||
602 | Oregon | Yamhill | RV-6A | 2005-03-05T19:00:00Z | 2005-09-13T04:00:00Z | N664DS | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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. | 45.361667 | -123.355552 | Simpkins | OR05 | Flying M Airport | VMC | |||||||||
603 | Oregon | Yankton | RV-8 | 2009-10-05T11:00:00Z | 2010-07-22T04:00:00Z | N61FS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate planning during an instrument approach and failure to maintain the published minimum altitudes, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. | 45.886665 | -122.899169 | Turpen | SPB | Scappoose Industrial Airpark | IMC | |||||||||
604 | Pennsylvania | Altoona | RV-7A | 2013-06-15T14:13:00Z | 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z | 5/30/2014 7:24:00 PM | N954CH | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot's improper recovery from an encounter with a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a hard landing on, and displacement of, the nose landing gear and a subsequent runway excursion and noseover. | 40.29639 | -78.319999 | HAGERTY | AOO | Altoona-Blair County Airport | VMC | ||||||||
605 | Pennsylvania | BRADFORD | RV-6 | 1999-06-12T12:30:00Z | 2000-06-22T04:00:00Z | N173AB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. | 41.029235 | -78.319786 | Morrow | NONE | NONE | VMC | |||||||||
606 | Pennsylvania | Buckingham | RV6 | 2021-06-15T10:31:00Z | 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z | 9/7/2023 5:00:00 PM | N74MS | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | An exhaust system leak that resulted in failure of the oil quick drain, a loss of oil lubrication, an in-flight fire, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of airplane control. | 40.327769 | -75.114718 | VANS | DYL | DOYLESTOWN | VMC | ||||||||
607 | Pennsylvania | Butler | RV4 | 2018-06-07T12:00:00Z | 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z | 10/16/2018 2:11:00 PM | N7765X | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known engine problem and his improper modification of the engine control unit fuel delivery software, which led to the engine running too lean and resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb. | 40.756111 | -79.950553 | VANS | BTP | PITTSBURGH/BUTLER RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
608 | Pennsylvania | FRIEDENS | VANS RV-4 | 1986-07-30T13:00:00Z | N86AB | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40.039413 | -79.000892 | BOMBERGER | IMC | |||||||||||||
609 | Pennsylvania | JEANNETTE | RV-6 | 1999-06-13T16:42:00Z | 2000-08-03T04:00:00Z | N81081 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot-in-command misjudged altitude during a simulated forced landing. | 40.329944 | -79.620155 | Flaherty | 5G8 | GREENSBURG JEANNETTE APT. | VMC | |||||||||
610 | Pennsylvania | Kennett Square | RV-6A | 2005-05-11T20:15:00Z | 2006-05-30T04:00:00Z | N42RZ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A fuel pump malfunction, as reported by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. | 39.840335 | -75.71096 | Zeidman | VMC | |||||||||||
611 | Pennsylvania | Latrobe | RV-8 | 2007-11-28T16:33:00Z | 2008-03-31T04:00:00Z | N103JT | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. | 40.275833 | -79.404724 | Vans Aircraft | LBE | Arnold Palmer Regional Airport | VMC | |||||||||
612 | Pennsylvania | Perkasie | RV 8 | 2020-06-29T14:56:00Z | 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z | 2/9/2021 8:00:00 PM | N408RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch. | 40.389167 | -75.291389 | Vans | CKZ | PENNRIDGE | VMC | ||||||||
613 | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA-28-151, RV-6A | 2004-08-17T09:31:00Z | 2005-04-28T04:00:00Z | N6816J, N181A | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper. | 40.081665 | -75.010559 | Piper, Buchmann | PNE | Northeast Philadelphia Airport | VMC | |||||||||
614 | Pennsylvania | Polk Township | RV4 | 2014-08-21T19:50:00Z | 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z | 8/24/2016 8:20:00 PM | N62632 | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. | 40.919998 | -75.442779 | THIBAULT MICHAEL L | VMC | ||||||||||
615 | Pennsylvania | Pottstown | RV7 | 2021-07-04T12:52:00Z | 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z | 5/24/2023 3:00:00 PM | N654C | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. | 40.239687 | -75.556144 | VANS | PTW | HERITAGE FLD | VMC | ||||||||
616 | Pennsylvania | Stroudsburg | RV 8 | 2019-09-17T13:18:00Z | 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z | 9/2/2021 4:00:00 PM | N7TL | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. | 40.569999 | -75.18 | Vans | 50PA | Pegasus Air Park | VMC | ||||||||
617 | Pennsylvania | Toughkenamon | RV-6A | 2008-09-02T16:20:00Z | 2009-01-22T05:00:00Z | N69RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. | 39.830276 | -75.769721 | STEPPLING | N57 | New Garden Airport | VMC | |||||||||
618 | Pennsylvania | YORK | VANS RV-4 | 1997-02-02T11:30:00Z | 1997-10-31T05:00:00Z | N42BN | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and contact with the terrain. | 40.000389 | -76.839431 | Berry | THV | YORK | VMC | |||||||||
619 | Pennsylvania | ZELIENOPLE | RV-4 | 1985-08-02T14:30:00Z | N85JP | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40.779045 | -80.139137 | JAMES POSTLEWAIT | ZELIENOPLE MUNI | VMC | ||||||||||||
620 | South Carolina | Chesnee | Vans RV-6 | 2002-08-21T20:30:00Z | 2003-04-01T05:00:00Z | N190TB | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | the pilot misjudged the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and damage to the airplane. | 35.178333 | -81.817779 | Barnes | NONE | PRIVATE | VMC | |||||||||
621 | South Carolina | Gilbert | RV6-A | 2009-06-09T20:15:00Z | 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z | 8/25/2009 5:19:00 PM | N55EC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the airspeed indicator that became inoperative during the landing approach. | 33.96389 | -81.359169 | CHATHAM ROBERT M | SC99 | Whiteplains Airport | VMC | ||||||||
622 | South Carolina | GREENWOOD | VAN'S RV-4 | 1993-05-09T18:20:00Z | 1993-11-03T05:00:00Z | N743DR | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHICH RESULTED FROM THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE. THE LACK OF A CARBURETOR HEAT SOURCE AND THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS | 34.239002 | -82.150032 | RAPP | VMC | |||||||||||
623 | South Carolina | Liberty | Vans RV-7 | 2023-09-29T08:10:00Z | 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z | 11/9/2023 6:00:00 PM | N557JM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. | 34.813474 | -82.698247 | JOHN W MOLL | LQK | PICKENS COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
624 | South Carolina | Pageland | RV-4 | 2010-06-17T20:00:00Z | 2011-12-13T05:00:00Z | 10/26/2011 2:08:00 PM | N418GM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | Maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft idler gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power. | 34.736946 | -80.392776 | MCCULLOCH JERRY | VMC | ||||||||||
625 | South Carolina | Pickens | RV 6 | 2018-07-28T12:00:00Z | 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z | 3/22/2019 5:53:00 PM | N24CM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. | 34.810001 | -82.702774 | Vans | LQK | Pickens County | VMC | ||||||||
626 | South Carolina | Ridgeland | SEIBERT RV-6 | 2012-07-16T10:08:00Z | 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z | 8/29/2012 4:53:00 PM | N691RV | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot's inadvertent use of the wheel brakes during touchdown and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. | 32.490276 | -80.993888 | SEIBERT ROBERT M | 3J1 | Ridgeland Airport | VMC | ||||||||
627 | South Carolina | Ridgeland | RV-8 | 2023-01-08T16:08:00Z | 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z | 8/24/2023 5:00:00 PM | N61TW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. | 32.496851 | -80.993149 | WEISS THEODORE T | 3J1 | Ridgeland - Claude Dean | VMC | ||||||||
628 | South Carolina | Ridgeland | VANS RV-10 | 2010-05-07T16:11:00Z | 2011-08-11T04:00:00Z | 6/20/2011 5:54:00 PM | N110TD | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | An explosion and fire of unknown origin during taxi from landing. Contributing to the accident was the builder's noncompliance with the manufacturer's suggested designed fuel system. | 32.489723 | -80.988052 | SWEZEY T/MOLNAR D | 3J1 | Ridgeland Airport | VMC | ||||||||
629 | South Carolina | RIDGELAND | VAN'S ACFT RV-6 | 1993-12-07T14:10:00Z | 1994-09-07T04:00:00Z | N443MW | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAGNETOS BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH ALLOWED THE RIGHT MAGNETO TO COME LOOSE, OIL TO ESCAPE FROM THE ENGINE, AND SUBSEQUENT OIL STARVATION. | 32.480213 | -80.980613 | WONDER | VMC | |||||||||||
630 | South Dakota | Custer | Vans RV-4 | 2004-09-29T13:30:00Z | 2004-12-28T05:00:00Z | N968MA | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the sudden wind shift and the embankment. | 43.733333 | -103.617774 | Arganbright | CUT | CUSTER COUNTY | VMC | |||||||||
631 | South Dakota | LENNOX | RV-4 | 1995-01-08T17:00:00Z | 1996-01-19T05:00:00Z | N29PG | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS. THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS WAS A FACTOR. | 43.349124 | -96.890182 | GAY | VMC | |||||||||||
632 | South Dakota | Mitchell | RV-4 | 2005-10-06T18:10:00Z | 2006-06-28T04:00:00Z | N149KC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The mechanic's improper installation of the air filter assembly which resulted in foreign debris inside the carburetor. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed. | 43.774723 | -98.038612 | Creed | VMC | |||||||||||
633 | South Dakota | Spearfish | RV-6A | 2013-04-04T17:40:00Z | 2013-12-11T05:00:00Z | 7/31/2013 6:18:00 PM | N525PW | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The coil-distributor wire loosening in flight, which rendered the ignition system inoperative and subsequently caused the loss of engine power. | 44.480667 | -103.839797 | Walker Phil | VMC | ||||||||||
634 | South Dakota | Tea | RV-8 | 2009-08-16T15:11:00Z | 2010-12-20T05:00:00Z | 8/18/2010 1:04:00 PM | N98AW | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during recovery from an aerobatic maneuver. | 43.446388 | -96.837501 | FROM HERE TO THERE PDQ INC | VMC | ||||||||||
635 | South Dakota | Tea | RV-6A | 2003-06-09T18:30:00Z | 2003-12-30T05:00:00Z | N160BM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered. Contributing factors to this accident were the crop and the collapse of the nose landing gear strut. | 43.439098 | -96.83078 | Braunschmidt | PVT | Private Airstrip | VMC | |||||||||
636 | South Dakota | Viborg | RV 6 | 2016-09-02T11:00:00Z | 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z | 7/31/2017 7:29:00 PM | N676DT | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent flat spin into terrain. | 43.170833 | -97.300552 | AVES DOUGLAS JAMES | Y14 | MARV SKIE-LINCOLN COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
637 | South Dakota | Wall | VANS RV-12 | 2019-04-14T10:30:00Z | 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z | 5/13/2019 12:33:00 PM | N277E | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's improper decision to depart from a slush-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a subsequent nose-over. | 43.999443 | -102.254722 | Vans | 6V4 | WALL MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
638 | Tennessee | ASHLAND CITY | RV-4 | 1988-08-02T19:50:00Z | 1989-06-09T04:00:00Z | N223RD | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | VAN | VMC | ||||||||||||
639 | Tennessee | Bon Aqua | RV 6A | 2015-09-02T16:45:00Z | 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z | 1/3/2017 1:25:00 PM | N216LA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's incapacitation from complications of a recent heart attack, which resulted in a loss of control during cruise flight. | 35.935001 | -87.252502 | HENDERSON W A/JOHNSON W L | VMC | ||||||||||
640 | Tennessee | Kingston | RV-9A | 2023-05-19T15:00:00Z | 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z | 7/7/2023 5:00:00 PM | N105GS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose over. | 35.802402 | -84.417663 | GARY R BREARLEY | 2TN7 | WOLF CREEK | VMC | ||||||||
641 | Tennessee | KINGSTON | VAN'S AIRCRAFT RV-6 | 1993-04-19T12:00:00Z | 1994-06-30T04:00:00Z | N316DD | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust of 20-25 knots. | 35.869197 | -84.510543 | DOBBS | 30A | MEADOWLAKE | VMC | |||||||||
642 | Tennessee | Lawrenceburg | RV-10 | 2017-07-30T18:00:00Z | 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z | 10/20/2017 4:21:00 PM | N616JJ | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | The pilot’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions. | 35.235279 | -87.258331 | JAMES D RIGGS | 2M2 | LAWRENCEBURG-LAWRENCE COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
643 | Tennessee | Lewisburg | RV6A | 2013-02-09T18:50:00Z | 2013-07-18T04:00:00Z | 5/10/2013 5:36:00 PM | N956TT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. | 35.5 | -86.800003 | TRIAD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY | LUG | Ellington Field | VMC | ||||||||
644 | Tennessee | Sewanne | RV6 | 2010-06-25T16:00:00Z | 2010-12-20T05:00:00Z | 8/21/2010 4:41:00 PM | N3856D | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. | 35.205276 | -85.888885 | Crabtree | UOS | Franklin County | VMC | ||||||||
645 | Texas | Abilene | RV 6A | 2016-03-01T10:40:00Z | 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z | 2/13/2018 9:03:00 PM | N419B | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of central nervous system depressant medications and the illicit drug marijuana, which degraded his ability to maintain control of the airplane. | 32.455276 | -99.649444 | OHLGREN | 82TS | ELMDALE AIRPARK | VMC | ||||||||
646 | Texas | ALPINE | VANS RV-4 | 1991-12-16T11:33:00Z | 1993-04-08T04:00:00Z | N7EK | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | INADVERTENT STALL. | 30.359172 | -103.659797 | KINKADE E.5 | E38 | ALPINE | VMC | |||||||||
647 | Texas | Angleton | RV-8 | 2009-04-04T15:40:00Z | 2009-06-22T04:00:00Z | N89EA | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climbout. | 29.264722 | -95.411941 | ARGENCE | 81D | Flyin' Tiger Field | VMC | |||||||||
648 | Texas | Arlington | VANS RV-6A | 2009-04-14T20:15:00Z | 2009-12-29T05:00:00Z | 6/2/2009 2:04:00 PM | N6DJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A total loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preventative maintenance/inspection of the magnetos. | 32.689376 | -97.190223 | JORDAN DON R | VMC | ||||||||||
649 | Texas | Arlington | RV-4 | 2006-06-27T13:00:00Z | 2006-10-03T04:00:00Z | N834JA | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. | 32.658054 | -97.089996 | AGIN JEFFREY T | KGKY | Arlington Municipal Airport | VMC | |||||||||
650 | Texas | Balmorhea | RV-6 | 2010-04-04T13:57:00Z | 2010-08-12T04:00:00Z | 7/9/2010 2:19:00 PM | N4024K | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake while maneuvering at low altitude. | 30.963054 | -103.721664 | STUTESMAN CHARLES LEE | VMC | ||||||||||
651 | Texas | Boerne | RV 4 | 2014-10-28T15:33:00Z | 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z | 4/13/2017 6:35:00 PM | N70PM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because post accident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 29.849445 | -98.737777 | LANGSTON, FREDERICK L | 7TA8 | JOHN HENRY KEY | VMC | ||||||||
652 | Texas | Boerne | RV-6A | 2007-05-30T11:35:00Z | 2008-01-31T05:00:00Z | N39AJ | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain the best angle of climb speed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. | 29.859443 | -98.741386 | Adams | 7TA8 | John Henry Key | VMC | |||||||||
653 | Texas | Boerne | RV-6A | 2005-06-05T14:00:00Z | 2005-09-13T04:00:00Z | N927CL | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The hard landing as a result of the pilot’s improper flare and his failure to recover from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention. | 29.723888 | -98.694442 | Beaton | 5C1 | BOERNE STAGE FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
654 | Texas | Borger | RV 6 | 2018-05-11T09:27:00Z | 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z | 8/23/2018 8:59:00 PM | N833DW | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing and during the subsequent aborted landing attempt in crosswind conditions. | 35.700832 | -101.393608 | WITTMAN D R/WITTMAN D M | BGD | Hutchinson County Airport | VMC | ||||||||
655 | Texas | Borger | RV-8A | 2004-04-15T17:35:00Z | 2004-07-29T04:00:00Z | N82LS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power as a result of inadequate clearance between the journals and bearings. | 35.7 | -101.39389 | Spannagel | BGD | Huthinson County | VMC | |||||||||
656 | Texas | Canton | Vans RV-6A | 2003-04-22T21:20:00Z | 2003-09-30T04:00:00Z | N528DH | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the soft terrain. | 32.615833 | -95.868057 | Hackney | 1TA7 | Thompson Field Airport | VMC | |||||||||
657 | Texas | Carthage | Vans RV-6A | 2003-12-14T15:15:00Z | 2004-06-02T04:00:00Z | 3/29/2004 2:26:00 PM | N528DH | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, | 32.175834 | -94.298614 | Hackney | 4F2 | Panola County Airport | VMC | ||||||||
658 | Texas | Collinsville | RV-4 | 2004-08-01T17:25:00Z | 2004-12-28T05:00:00Z | N7XD | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. | 33.555557 | -96.922775 | DRZYMALA | VMC | |||||||||||
659 | Texas | Comfort | RV-6A | 2001-12-09T16:30:00Z | 2002-07-02T04:00:00Z | N61AZ | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear. | 29.970447 | -98.900482 | Heard | 1T5 | Comfort Airpark Airport | VMC | |||||||||
660 | Texas | Conroe | VANS RV-6, RV-8 | 2011-08-13T12:30:00Z | 2012-06-28T04:00:00Z | 5/21/2012 5:24:00 PM | N16DD, N189DK | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 1 | The failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight. | 30.9025 | -95.581665 | STEVENS R P/MCCRIGHT D W, KNAB DOUGLAS J | |||||||||||
661 | Texas | Crawford | RV-8 | 2003-06-07T11:00:00Z | 2004-03-02T05:00:00Z | N888GK | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's intentional ground looping of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in an improper selection of a touchdown point. | 31.593889 | -97.32833 | Kilishek | 31TX | Scott Airport | VMC | |||||||||
662 | Texas | Denton | Vans RV 3-A | 2001-11-03T17:00:00Z | 2002-08-26T04:00:00Z | N96LS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing. | 33.210655 | -97.129974 | Landoll | DTO | DENTON MUNI | VMC | |||||||||
663 | Texas | El Paso | RV-6A | 2002-06-19T09:05:00Z | 2003-09-30T04:00:00Z | 7/7/2003 8:39:00 PM | N799RQ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 31.806667 | -106.377777 | QUINN | ELP | El Paso International | VMC | ||||||||
664 | Texas | ELmendorf | RV-7A | 2007-12-21T18:30:00Z | 2008-02-28T05:00:00Z | N131RV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The failure of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the mound/uneven runway surface. | 29.268333 | -98.334999 | Portman | 28TE | Elmendorf | VMC | |||||||||
665 | Texas | Fort Worth | RV10 | 2021-06-16T07:30:00Z | 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z | 11/18/2021 5:00:00 AM | N878TD | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power due to a separated electronic ignition system connector. Contributing to the accident was the location of the ignition boxes, which provided limited access to the connectors for visual inspection. | 32.93023 | -97.411447 | TONY DUBEANSKY | T67 | Hicks Airfield | VMC | ||||||||
666 | Texas | Fort Worth | RV-4 | 2011-07-28T17:50:00Z | 2012-03-08T05:00:00Z | 1/19/2012 4:56:00 PM | N114DC | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. | 32.558887 | -97.304725 | CHRISTIANSEN DON E DO | FWS | Fort Worth Spinks Airport | VMC | ||||||||
667 | Texas | Fort Worth | RV-6 | 2007-04-15T13:30:00Z | 2007-06-27T04:00:00Z | N725ES | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 32.820289 | -97.35971 | Dwayne Smith | VMC | |||||||||||
668 | Texas | Fort Worth | RV-7 | 2006-04-16T16:30:00Z | 2006-08-29T04:00:00Z | N620CF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. | 0 | 0 | Parks | T67 | HICKS AIRFIELD | VMC | |||||||||
669 | Texas | GATESVILLE | RV-4 | 1985-11-23T13:15:00Z | N448RV | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | 31.440984 | -97.729476 | BILL MCCARLEY | O5F | GATESVILLE CITY - COUNTY | VMC | |||||||||||
670 | Texas | Gordonville | RV-7A | 2004-12-17T14:05:00Z | 2005-02-24T05:00:00Z | N207TP | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's misjudged flare. Contributing factors were the uphill slope of the runway and the soft condition of the landing area. | 33.839168 | -96.809997 | Ohlemeier/Stratton | 3T0 | Cedar Mills Airport | VMC | |||||||||
671 | Texas | GRANBURY | RV 10 | 2019-12-30T17:05:00Z | 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z | 2/27/2020 3:42:00 PM | N519RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach. | 32.365554 | -97.644996 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
672 | Texas | Granbury | VANS RV-6A | 2010-05-28T13:30:00Z | 2011-04-28T04:00:00Z | 1/27/2011 5:33:00 PM | N226MH | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The loss of control for undetermined reasons. | 32.460971 | -97.710731 | HENNEY MICHAEL A | 0TX1 | Pecan Plantation Airport | VMC | ||||||||
673 | Texas | Hitchcock | RV6 | 2020-12-08T16:40:00Z | 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z | 6/15/2022 4:00:00 AM | N69HF | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s impairment by the effects of ingested alcohol, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. | 29.342925 | -95.004477 | VANS | KGLS | Scholes International Airport at Galveston | VMC | ||||||||
674 | Texas | Horseshoe Bay | RV-8 | 2019-02-15T18:00:00Z | 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z | 9/7/2021 4:00:00 AM | N737MC | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. | 30.543056 | -98.354446 | Van's Aircraft | DZB | HORSESHOE BAY RESORT | VMC | ||||||||
675 | Texas | Houston | VANS RV-10 | 2014-09-09T16:00:00Z | 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z | 12/28/2016 3:29:00 PM | N104HN | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. | 29.607221 | -95.158607 | NOLIN | EFD | Ellington Airport | VMC | ||||||||
676 | Texas | Houston | RV-14A | 2023-11-03T11:32:00Z | 2024-01-04T05:00:00Z | 1/4/2024 6:00:00 PM | N5875G | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The bird strike to the airplane’s vertical stabilizer during an approach for landing. | 30.392952 | -95.444438 | GRASSMAN TIMOTHY B | CXO | Conroe/North Houston Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
677 | Texas | HOUSTON | RV-3 ROCKET | 1996-06-17T09:27:00Z | 1997-01-17T05:00:00Z | N41HR | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The improper installation of the fuel line with insufficient clearance from the exhaust system, resulting in a hole being burned into the fuel line. | 29.650035 | -95.27919 | Harmon | HOU | WILLIAM P. HOBBY | VMC | |||||||||
678 | Texas | Itasca | RV7 | 2017-09-29T13:30:00Z | 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z | 12/4/2017 5:48:00 PM | N712RL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. | 32.116943 | -97.139724 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
679 | Texas | Lancaster | VANS RV-10 | 2019-09-20T20:50:00Z | 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z | 3/2/2022 5:00:00 AM | N569JC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A partial loss of engine power due to a faulty magneto/ignition system, which resulting in a forced landing. | 32.577499 | -96.717498 | Vans | LNC | Lancaster Regional | VMC | ||||||||
680 | Texas | Lancaster | RV-8 | 2011-09-18T16:40:00Z | 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z | 10/25/2011 2:28:00 PM | N98D | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the tailwheel to remain locked during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. | 32.577499 | -96.717498 | MARK DIVITA | LNC | Lancaster Regional | VMC | ||||||||
681 | Texas | LANCASTER | L5, RV-6 | 1997-03-18T16:15:00Z | 1998-04-10T04:00:00Z | N57789, N139TX | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Failure of the pilot of the Stinson L5, N57789, to see and avoid the RV-6, N139TX. | 32.620075 | -96.780349 | Stinson, Homebuilt | LNC | LANCASTER MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
682 | Texas | Latexo | RV-4 | 2004-07-18T14:51:00Z | 2004-10-28T04:00:00Z | N996NC | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and attain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention with closing the canopy, and the quartering crosswind. | 31.389999 | -95.473052 | Calhoun | 8TS3 | Bruner Airport | VMC | |||||||||
683 | Texas | Leander | RV9-A | 2011-06-30T17:15:00Z | 2013-04-10T04:00:00Z | 2/28/2013 1:40:00 PM | N59VA | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 30.601943 | -97.818885 | ABBEY VICTOR | 77T | Kittie Hill Airport | VMC | ||||||||
684 | Texas | Leander | RV6 | 2002-05-31T16:05:00Z | 2003-04-01T05:00:00Z | 12/10/2002 11:11:00 PM | N16PG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. | 30.602222 | -97.816947 | Golias | 77T | Kittie Hill Airport | VMC | ||||||||
685 | Texas | Ledbetter | RV-10 | 2008-03-09T13:47:00Z | 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z | N410MR | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. | 30.230308 | -96.760543 | Ritter | VMC | |||||||||||
686 | Texas | Marathon | RV 4 | 2015-03-23T09:50:00Z | 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z | 10/22/2015 2:32:00 PM | N945RV | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. | 30.2075 | -103.243331 | PICARD ROY J | VMC | ||||||||||
687 | Texas | MARBLE FALLS | RV-6A | 1994-10-05T11:45:00Z | 1995-05-04T04:00:00Z | N600CW | Minor | 0 | 0 | 3 | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS. | 30.569047 | -98.26992 | WINN | 4R2 | HORSESHOE BAY | VMC | |||||||||
688 | Texas | Marion | RV-7A | 2013-06-27T22:16:00Z | 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z | 1/26/2015 8:56:00 PM | N445RV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s sudden incapacitation and natural death as a result of cardiovascular disease. | 29.504999 | -98.002777 | DANKELMAN PETER G | 1TE4 | Zuehl | VMC | ||||||||
689 | Texas | MCCKINNEY | RV-4 | 1995-11-11T18:35:00Z | 1996-05-30T04:00:00Z | N30RV | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. | 33.180339 | -96.589981 | LODGE | TX05 | AERO COUNTRY | VMC | |||||||||
690 | Texas | McKinney | RV 6 | 2016-05-13T09:30:00Z | 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z | 9/6/2016 8:36:00 PM | N700MJ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff. | 33.209445 | -96.743614 | JEWETT BRANDON | T31 | Aero Country Airport | VMC | ||||||||
691 | Texas | McKinney | VANS RV-6 | 2012-03-24T16:10:00Z | 2012-05-21T04:00:00Z | 4/23/2012 1:54:00 PM | N589M | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials. | 33.177776 | -96.590278 | JOY AVIATION LTD | TKI | Collin County Regional | IMC | ||||||||
692 | Texas | Mineral Wells | RV-8 | 2001-07-04T12:15:00Z | 2001-10-09T04:00:00Z | N50FG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the jammed elevator control stick on takeoff roll. A contributory factor was the crosswind. | 32.781665 | -98.060279 | GLOVER | MWL | Mineral Wells | VMC | |||||||||
693 | Texas | Muleshoe | RV-6 | 2010-04-05T18:44:00Z | 2010-07-01T04:00:00Z | 4/20/2010 4:51:00 PM | N58BD | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in strong, gusting winds. | 34.185001 | -102.641113 | STROUP ROBERT | 2T1 | Muleshoe Muni | VMC | ||||||||
694 | Texas | New Waverly | RV 4 | 2013-10-19T17:00:00Z | 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z | 5/7/2014 2:16:00 PM | N10XP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was consumed by fire. | 30.547222 | -95.436386 | POHOSKI | XS09 | ESTATES AIRPARK | VMC | ||||||||
695 | Texas | Pecos | VANS AIRCRAFT RV-8 | 2012-05-12T14:00:00Z | 2012-10-04T04:00:00Z | 7/5/2012 4:53:00 PM | N811JR | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. | 31.382223 | -103.510559 | RISHER JIMMY E | KPEQ | Pecos Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
696 | Texas | Reklaw | RV7A | 2005-10-22T13:45:00Z | 2006-02-28T05:00:00Z | N555YF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the nose landing gear assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose over. | 31.843889 | -94.956665 | Vans Aircraft | 7TA7 | Flying M Ranch | VMC | |||||||||
697 | Texas | Roanoke | JV-Special / RV8 | 2023-08-08T09:30:00Z | 2024-01-25T05:00:00Z | 1/25/2024 6:00:00 PM | N7776J | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind. | 33.054091 | -97.232008 | VANS | 52F | NORTHWEST RGNL | VMC | ||||||||
698 | Texas | Rockwall | RV-7 | 2014-06-16T16:03:00Z | 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z | 12/3/2015 1:47:00 PM | N707HK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's actual fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing. | 32.959999 | -96.416946 | KNAUF | F46 | Rockwall Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
699 | Texas | ROSHARON | RV-3A | 1996-10-09T18:45:00Z | 1997-08-25T04:00:00Z | N3920P | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives in that he did not use carburetor heat and he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the transmission wire. | 29.369762 | -95.449966 | DICKSON | VMC | |||||||||||
700 | Texas | Sadler | RV4 | 2020-12-07T16:28:00Z | 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z | 7/13/2022 4:00:00 AM | N423WH | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. | 33.68201 | -96.844602 | VANS | 15TX | Flying J Airport | VMC | ||||||||
701 | Texas | San Angelo | VANS RV8 | 2021-05-27T18:25:00Z | 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z | 12/20/2021 5:00:00 AM | N274CV | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a reduced flow fitting in the fuel line to the carburetor by maintenance personnel. | 31.358029 | -100.50069 | PHILLIPS RALPH W | SJT | Mathis Field | VMC | ||||||||
702 | Texas | San Antonio | RV 8A | 2014-11-10T20:30:00Z | 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z | 1/8/2015 8:09:00 PM | N81GW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | Unintentional collision with a deer at night. | 29.723888 | -98.45111 | WILLIAMS GLENN | 1T8 | Bulverde Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
703 | Texas | San Antonio | RV-8 | 2007-10-13T11:34:00Z | 2008-07-30T04:00:00Z | N628RV | Serious | 0 | 2 | 1 | The automobile driver's failure to yield right-a-way to the airplane before crossing an active runway. | 29.723888 | -98.694442 | Formhals | 5C1 | BOERNE STAGE FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
704 | Texas | San Antonio | RV-6A | 2004-04-29T19:30:00Z | 2004-09-01T04:00:00Z | N65RV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 29.723333 | -98.694725 | Holmes | 7TA8 | John Henry Key | VMC | |||||||||
705 | Texas | San Marcos | VANS RV 4 | 2015-10-12T18:17:00Z | 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z | 12/14/2015 12:38:00 PM | N165DR | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign. | 29.892499 | -97.864166 | FURGASON JAMES E | HYI | SAN MARCOS MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
706 | Texas | SEMINOLE | VANS RV-4 | 1997-07-31T07:45:00Z | 1998-05-04T04:00:00Z | N37RV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector. | 32.709274 | -102.649002 | Bauer | VMC | |||||||||||
707 | Texas | Shepherd | RV9A | 2014-09-27T17:00:00Z | 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z | 2/18/2016 7:18:00 PM | N809RD | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing approach after a loss of engine power, which led to a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. | 30.471111 | -94.91278 | BUTCHER RUSSELL A | XS99 | LAKE WATER WHEEL | VMC | ||||||||
708 | Texas | Sinton | RV-6 | 2007-04-02T09:30:00Z | 2007-10-31T04:00:00Z | 9/27/2007 2:46:00 PM | N606S | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of control while performing an instrument approach. A contributing factor was the prevailing fog. | 28.029636 | -97.499412 | Schilleci | T69 | SAN PATRICIO COUNTY | VMC | ||||||||
709 | Texas | Snyder | RV-6 | 2003-10-17T13:00:00Z | 2004-03-30T05:00:00Z | N3XS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The failure of the propeller blade for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain. | 32.693332 | -100.950279 | Prill | VMC | |||||||||||
710 | Texas | Spring | RV-6 | 2001-07-12T16:10:00Z | 2001-11-28T05:00:00Z | N6GY | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 30.060625 | -95.380683 | Young | DWH | David Wayne Hooks | VMC | |||||||||
711 | Texas | Spring Branch | RV10 | 2018-08-23T13:45:00Z | 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z | 5/14/2019 3:00:00 PM | N110DV | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and his subsequent abrupt maneuver to avoid trees, which led to the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and resulted in an aerodynamic stall during landing and a subsequent loss of directional control. | 29.811666 | -98.426109 | Vans | 1T7 | Kestrel Airpark | VMC | ||||||||
712 | Texas | Springtown | RV4 | 2006-09-23T08:37:00Z | 2006-12-28T05:00:00Z | N7LC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 0 | 0 | Vans Aircraft | 61TE | Kezer Air Ranch Airport | VMC | |||||||||
713 | Texas | Stephenville | RV-8 | 2005-08-11T17:30:00Z | 2006-01-31T05:00:00Z | N2071D | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 32.215278 | -98.168334 | McCain | VMC | |||||||||||
714 | Texas | Tomball | RV8 | 2007-05-20T09:00:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N188LC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The deflated right main landing gear tire, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without having the leaking tire inspected. | 30.056943 | -95.551666 | Luciani | DWH | DAVID WAYNE HOOKS MEMORIAL | VMC | |||||||||
715 | Texas | TYLER | RV4 | 1993-05-21T15:00:00Z | 1994-06-30T04:00:00Z | N61DL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. | 32.239852 | -95.319335 | LEWIS | AERO ESTATES | VMC | ||||||||||
716 | Texas | Valera | RV-8 | 2008-07-05T21:00:00Z | 2009-03-23T04:00:00Z | N184KS | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of fuel and the low altitude at which the power loss occurred. | 31.752222 | -99.556388 | SHANNON KEVIN | COM | Coleman Municipal Airport | VMC | |||||||||
717 | Texas | Van | RV-8 | 2003-10-06T13:50:00Z | 2004-06-30T04:00:00Z | N27JW | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, rain, and fog. | 32.47861 | -95.63861 | Colliander | IMC | |||||||||||
718 | Texas | VAN HORN | RV-4 | 1996-08-16T10:00:00Z | 1997-04-29T04:00:00Z | XBINF | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | loss of engine power due to a cracked oil cooler, which led to the loss of all lubricating oil and an engine seizure. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. | 31.039112 | -104.829315 | Vans Aircraft | VMC | |||||||||||
719 | Texas | Vernon | RV-7A | 2007-09-16T15:00:00Z | 2007-12-20T05:00:00Z | N729CM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind. | 34.231666 | -99.278892 | VANS | F05 | Wilbarger County Airport | VMC | |||||||||
720 | Texas | Wichita Falls | RV8 | 2021-12-04T17:30:00Z | 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z | 5/13/2022 4:00:00 AM | N421RT | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. | 33.904326 | -98.509522 | VANS | F14 | Wichita Valley Airport | VMC | ||||||||
721 | Utah | Bountiful | RV-3 | 2007-03-31T16:15:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N455DB | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include an earthen berm near the point where the aircraft departed the side of the runway. | 40.868057 | -111.926109 | Burdette | KBTF | Skypark | VMC | |||||||||
722 | Utah | BOUNTIFUL | RV3-A | 1999-05-21T11:00:00Z | 2000-06-23T04:00:00Z | N4461V | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion during the flight. Factor was the airplane's inaccurate fuel gauge. | 40.880416 | -111.820129 | Rich | VMC | |||||||||||
723 | Utah | Brigham City | RV8A | 2007-10-10T16:15:00Z | 2008-02-28T05:00:00Z | N202HW | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors include an inaccurate fuel quantity measuring system, and soft terrain encountered during the landing roll. | 41.468612 | -112.445274 | Haring Clay | VMC | |||||||||||
724 | Utah | Heber City | RV-14 | 2018-09-24T10:45:00Z | 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z | 5/1/2019 12:10:00 PM | N823HE | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent attempted go-around. | 40.481945 | -111.428886 | Vans | HCR | Heber City Muni - Russ Mcdonal | VMC | ||||||||
725 | Utah | Henefer | RV7 | 2020-07-26T12:10:00Z | 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z | 6/29/2022 2:00:00 PM | N514BS | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The total loss of engine power due to the separation of the idler gear shaft bolts as a result of improper installation, which allowed for the idler gear to become disengaged. | 40.986667 | -111.529724 | Vans | VMC | ||||||||||
726 | Utah | Hurricane | RV7 | 2015-12-10T15:47:00Z | 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z | 7/12/2017 3:17:00 PM | N307AB | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s aerobatic maneuver leading to airspeeds above the airplane’s never exceed speed, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup. | 37.080001 | -113.209999 | BARNETT ALLEN S | VMC | ||||||||||
727 | Utah | Hurricane | RV-4 | 2013-07-03T18:15:00Z | 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z | 6/5/2014 12:19:00 PM | N220CP | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s incorrect approach/descent path with a tailwind, which resulted in a long landing at an excessive groundspeed and a subsequent runway excursion. | 37.1375 | -113.303611 | BOSON | 1L8 | General Dick Stout Field | VMC | ||||||||
728 | Utah | Hurricane | RV10 | 2021-11-22T12:40:00Z | 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z | 5/3/2023 5:00:00 PM | N54CT | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The total loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line at the fuel servo outlet port. | 37.101928 | -113.31383 | VANS | UT47 | GRASSY MEADOWS/SKY RANCH LANDOWNERS ASSN | VMC | ||||||||
729 | Utah | HURRICANE | VANS RV-6A | 1996-10-12T06:24:00Z | 1998-03-31T05:00:00Z | N16DK | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (diphenhydramine) which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were: dark night lighting conditions; inoperative airport runway lights; the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation; and the pilot's lack of total experience in night flight. | 37.040798 | -113.210144 | Keith | UT47 | GRASSY MEADOWS | VMC | |||||||||
730 | Utah | KANAB | RV6-A | 2000-05-06T08:00:00Z | 2001-03-02T05:00:00Z | N456TP | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The partial loss of engine power as result of the failure of an exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 37.269451 | -112.229209 | NOTEMAN | VMC | |||||||||||
731 | Utah | Moab | RV-9 | 2017-11-24T14:00:00Z | 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z | 4/25/2018 4:58:00 PM | N666BK | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable taxiway, which resulted in the wings striking hidden fence posts. | 38.455276 | -109.445556 | KARPAYEV VLADYSLAV V | VMC | ||||||||||
732 | Utah | Monument Valley | RV 6 | 2019-06-27T12:42:00Z | 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z | 11/26/2019 1:24:00 PM | N475AH | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 37.016666 | -110.200553 | Vans | UT25 | Monument Valley | VMC | ||||||||
733 | Utah | Nephi | RV6 | 2002-08-11T18:45:00Z | 2003-04-18T04:00:00Z | 2/25/2003 2:48:00 PM | N835YC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll, resulting in his attempt to go-around and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. | 39.680664 | -111.829643 | Collette | U14 | Nephi Municipal | VMC | ||||||||
734 | Utah | Ogden | Vans RV-4 | 2007-03-24T15:00:00Z | 2007-05-29T04:00:00Z | N423DW | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. | 41.196109 | -112.012222 | Duffy/Wagner | OGD | Ogden-Hinckley | VMC | |||||||||
735 | Utah | Paragonah | Vans RV-6 | 2004-05-07T13:30:00Z | 2004-09-29T04:00:00Z | N29KB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The berm and the pilot not stopping to refuel the airplane were contributing factors. | 37.92958 | -112.640022 | Branham | VMC | |||||||||||
736 | Utah | PAYSON | RV-6A | 1999-04-01T18:00:00Z | 2001-05-08T04:00:00Z | N80287 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The development of carburetor ice resulting in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate carburetor heat shroud. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions, the kit manufacturer's inadequate carburetor heat shroud design, the FAA's inadequate certification of the aircraft, the snow covered, unsuitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing, and the fence post. | 39.960784 | -111.719757 | Sly | VMC | |||||||||||
737 | Utah | Provo | RV-6 | 2003-08-07T14:28:00Z | 2004-02-05T05:00:00Z | N846E | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the resulting ground loop and the collapsed right main landing gear. | 40.220214 | -111.690803 | Richardson | PVU | Provo Municipal | VMC | |||||||||
738 | Utah | Wendover | VANS RV-4 | 2009-07-10T14:25:00Z | 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z | 9/24/2009 4:56:00 PM | N202CL | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. | 40.717777 | -114.025276 | CHRISTOPHER | ENV | Wendover Airport | VMC | ||||||||
739 | Utah | West Jordan | RV-6A | 2011-09-15T13:23:00Z | 2013-01-15T05:00:00Z | 10/30/2012 4:06:00 PM | N641JC | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s execution of an abrupt maneuver, likely to avoid birds, which resulted in a stall and spin. | 40.608333 | -111.974723 | CONE JAMES A | U42 | South Valley Regional | VMC | ||||||||
740 | Utah | WOODS CROSS | VANS RV-6 | 1997-06-19T19:30:00Z | 1998-07-13T04:00:00Z | N345JE | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | a bird strike, which penetrated the aircraft canopy. High grass (hay crop) in the forced landing area was a related factor. | 40.890514 | -111.929176 | Ross/Stonecipher | BTF | BOUNTIFUL SKYPARK | VMC | |||||||||
741 | Virginia | Abingdon | VANS RV 6, S-2C | 2011-11-06T17:00:00Z | 2012-07-18T04:00:00Z | 6/5/2012 5:27:00 PM | N62HS, N177CD | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the Pitts pilot to see and avoid the RV-6 that had landed ahead. Contributing to the accident was the Pitts pilot's inability to hear the RV-6 pilot's radio calls due to the lack of a radio in the Pitts. | 36.687221 | -82.033332 | SIGMON HARVEY E, AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC | VJI | Virginia Highlands | VMC | ||||||||
742 | Virginia | Ashland | RV-9A | 2010-06-01T13:55:00Z | 2011-04-07T04:00:00Z | 1/14/2011 8:14:00 PM | N858JK | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power, likely due to carburetor ice. | 37.708889 | -77.436386 | SWANSON | OFP | Hanover County | VMC | ||||||||
743 | Virginia | Ashwood | RV-10 | 2016-10-07T14:43:00Z | 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z | 8/2/2017 4:19:00 PM | N100UK | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. | 37.976112 | -79.861946 | ALGIMANTAS JONUSAS | HSP | INGALLS FIELD | IMC | ||||||||
744 | Virginia | Culpeper | RV8 | 2018-10-11T21:00:00Z | 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z | 10/9/2020 3:03:48 PM | N804RL | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's loss of attitude orientation while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. | 38.518611 | -77.863334 | Vans | CJR | Culpeper Rgnl | VMC | ||||||||
745 | Virginia | Culpepper | VANS ACFT RV 6 | 2019-06-14T14:00:00Z | 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z | 5/19/2020 11:44:00 AM | N696SH | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. | 38.525554 | -77.859725 | Vans | CJR | Culpeper Rgnl | VMC | ||||||||
746 | Virginia | DANVILLE | RV4 | 1993-04-24T12:00:00Z | 1993-11-19T05:00:00Z | N22DD | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK CARBURETOR NEEDLE VALVE; SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AND IMPACT WITH A TREE. | 36.630252 | -79.42926 | HOMER DAVIS | VMC | |||||||||||
747 | Virginia | Fredericksburg | RV-6A | 2004-04-28T17:30:00Z | 2004-09-01T04:00:00Z | N999SB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilots failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor was the inadequate pre-flight inspection. | 38.266666 | -77.449165 | Bolger Scott | EXF | Shannon Airport | VMC | |||||||||
748 | Virginia | Halifax | RV6 | 2007-10-01T20:10:00Z | 2007-12-20T05:00:00Z | N6RP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadvertent stall during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to place the electronic prop controller in the manual mode prior to aborting the landing which resulted in a loss of engine power. | 36.751667 | -78.853057 | Vans Aircraft | VMC | |||||||||||
749 | Virginia | HANOVER | RV3 | 1979-08-25T04:00:00Z | 1979-11-07T05:00:00Z | N90516 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WEIMER | WOODS FARM | VFR | |||||||||||
750 | Virginia | Harrisonburg | RV-6A | 2007-08-04T10:00:00Z | 2008-09-26T04:00:00Z | N596JB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The limited fork-to-ground clearance provided by the nose gear design. Contributing to the accident was the uneven turf/dirt surface of the runway. | 38.483333 | -78.883331 | Bass | NONE | PRIVATE STRIP | VMC | |||||||||
751 | Virginia | LEESBURG | RV-8 | 2002-10-22T17:00:00Z | 2003-08-26T04:00:00Z | N184CM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A low-stress, high-cycle fatigue fracture of the right ignition timing rotor. | 39.077777 | -77.55722 | CRAIG N. MOEN | JYO | Leesburg Executive Airport | VMC | |||||||||
752 | Virginia | Martinsville | RV-6 | 2008-11-07T16:30:00Z | 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z | 6/29/2009 7:29:00 PM | N8LK | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine. | 36.599998 | -80.038612 | MILLER J KIRTLEY | VA72 | Covington | VMC | ||||||||
753 | Virginia | Nokesville | RV6A | 2006-11-21T18:15:00Z | 2007-02-26T05:00:00Z | N5779 | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's inadequate compenstation for a crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. | 38.716388 | -77.634719 | Baggett | 51VA | Skyview | VMC | |||||||||
754 | Virginia | Quinton | VANS RV-7A | 2011-11-25T19:30:00Z | 2012-02-16T05:00:00Z | 12/30/2011 5:27:00 PM | N816BA | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing. | 37.503334 | -77.126663 | ANATRA BART T | W96 | New Kent County Airport | VMC | ||||||||
755 | Virginia | Suffolk | VANS RV6 | 2014-05-31T10:44:00Z | 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z | 4/8/2015 12:16:00 PM | N6RP | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot/builder's decision to use a lubricant that was not designed for high-speed aviation applications, which resulted in the failure of the propeller needle thrust bearing due to the loss of lubrication from overheating, a total loss of aerodynamic thrust, and a subsequent forced landing. | 36.755554 | -76.622779 | LANDRUM KELLY T | VMC | ||||||||||
756 | Virginia | Warrenton | VANS RV-7A | 2022-09-13T17:00:00Z | 2024-01-30T05:00:00Z | 1/30/2024 6:00:00 PM | N40WB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane could not be examined. | 38.74 | -77.69 | WILLIAM L BELL | VMC | ||||||||||
757 | Virginia | West Point | RV-7A | 2007-11-05T18:35:00Z | 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z | N723EP | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 37.624443 | -76.906112 | Vans Aircraft | FYJ | Middle Peninsula | VMC | |||||||||
758 | Washington | Arlington | RV-4 | 2010-03-18T15:55:00Z | 2011-07-18T04:00:00Z | 6/7/2011 1:17:00 PM | N66PB | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of both main landing gear's drag link bolts in overstress and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout. | 48.160556 | -122.158889 | CARR | AWO | Arlington Municipal Arpt | VMC | ||||||||
759 | Washington | ARLINGTON | RV-6A | 1999-07-07T14:55:00Z | 2001-05-17T04:00:00Z | N5987D | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's excessive climb rate, which lead to his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs). Factors include the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft make and model. | 48.180946 | -121.670936 | Gadbury | S88 | ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
760 | Washington | Auburn | RV-6 | 2007-02-21T16:15:00Z | 2007-06-27T04:00:00Z | N601DB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A loss of engine power due to the obstruction of the engine's air inlet by a fabricated neoprene seal, and inadequate maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. | 47.327777 | -122.226669 | Barnhart | S50 | Auburn Municipal Airport | VMC | |||||||||
761 | Washington | Belfair | RV7 - UNDESIGNAT | 2015-02-10T15:30:00Z | 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z | 11/23/2015 7:42:00 PM | N513BW | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved repair and improper inspection of the engine crankshaft. | 47.424999 | -122.874725 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
762 | Washington | Bellingham | RV-6 | 2003-04-29T10:15:00Z | 2004-03-02T05:00:00Z | N239D | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. | 48.796665 | -122.486946 | DeJager | VMC | |||||||||||
763 | Washington | Bow | RV-6A | 2012-03-24T16:30:00Z | 2013-02-27T05:00:00Z | 1/16/2013 4:50:00 PM | N238RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply. | 48.546943 | -122.409164 | JACOBS | VMC | ||||||||||
764 | Washington | Buckley | RV-4 | 2004-07-19T11:05:00Z | 2004-10-28T04:00:00Z | N901ER | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before takeoff and to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a hard landing were factors. | 47.154998 | -122.088607 | Root | VMC | |||||||||||
765 | Washington | CARNATION | RV-4 | 1989-08-13T11:05:00Z | 1992-06-30T04:00:00Z | N9RS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | THE PILOT ENTERED AN INADVERTENT STALL AND HIT TREES WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATICS. | 47.640953 | -121.890869 | SWANSON | VMC | |||||||||||
766 | Washington | College Place | RV-8F | 2004-04-01T13:38:00Z | 2004-09-29T04:00:00Z | N284DM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to attempt a turn at low altitude. | 46.046665 | -118.418334 | Davenport (Van's) | S95 | Martin Field | VMC | |||||||||
767 | Washington | Everett | MORGAN RV6 | 2009-08-21T16:27:00Z | 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z | 9/17/2009 5:54:00 PM | N116JM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from objects during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate marking of the taxiway and obstacles. | 47.913333 | -122.283332 | MORGAN JAMES E | PAE | Paine Field | VMC | ||||||||
768 | Washington | GOLDENDALE | RV-6 | 1997-09-21T13:15:00Z | 1998-11-06T05:00:00Z | N812AB | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's delayed initiation of a go-around maneuver, downhill, and soft terrain. | 45.840404 | -120.759368 | BARRIGAR | S20 | GOLDENDALE | VMC | |||||||||
769 | Washington | HUNTERS | RV-6 | 1999-07-06T10:00:00Z | 2000-08-03T04:00:00Z | N80274 | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around. | 48.170116 | -118.120292 | PARKS | VMC | |||||||||||
770 | Washington | KENNEWICK | VANS RV-6 | 1991-09-18T09:30:00Z | 1993-07-13T04:00:00Z | N391DS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO THE PILOT/BUILDER'S IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE ACCIDENT SITE. | 46.209056 | -119.15924 | DONALD W. SORRELS | S98 | KENNEWICK | VMC | |||||||||
771 | Washington | Langley | RV8 | 2019-01-12T13:15:00Z | 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z | 12/2/2020 1:30:00 PM | N800KE | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery. | 48.032501 | -122.4375 | Vans | W10 | Whidbey Air Park | VMC | ||||||||
772 | Washington | Langley | RV 7 | 2016-07-16T16:00:00Z | 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z | 10/19/2016 5:06:00 PM | N228MG | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in, landing long, a runway overrun, and impact with a berm and nose over. | 48.012222 | -122.436943 | GONZALEZ MANUEL A | W10 | WHIDBEY AIR PARK | VMC | ||||||||
773 | Washington | MARSHALL | RV-4 | 1983-07-05T20:20:00Z | N444RV | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47.56052 | -117.500007 | VANS-RUPERT | VMC | |||||||||||||
774 | Washington | Metaline Falls | RV8 | 2023-07-01T12:30:00Z | 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z | 11/2/2023 5:00:00 PM | N68TP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway. | 48.85 | -117.28 | VANS | O9S | Sullivan Lake State | VMC | ||||||||
775 | Washington | Northport | RV7A | 2006-04-26T14:45:00Z | 2006-10-03T04:00:00Z | N20342 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident included the gusty wind and soft terrain conditions which resulted in the aircraft nosing over during the landing roll. | 48.927501 | -117.764442 | Schmidt | NONE | Schmidt Airport | VMC | |||||||||
776 | Washington | Onalaska | RV-6A | 2010-03-05T17:30:00Z | 2010-07-01T04:00:00Z | 3/25/2010 5:08:00 PM | N164LT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's bounced landing on a soft turf runway, resulting in a collapsed nose landing gear. | 46.569168 | -122.618331 | TARANTOLA LEONARD | PVT | Onalaska - Private | VMC | ||||||||
777 | Washington | Onalaska | RV6A | 2008-11-24T15:30:00Z | 2009-04-15T04:00:00Z | N164LT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind. | 46.582221 | -122.627502 | TARANTOLA | PVT | Onalaska - Private | VMC | |||||||||
778 | Washington | Othello | VANS RV-8 | 2017-10-14T14:45:00Z | 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z | 4/2/2018 12:05:00 PM | N8432 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions. | 46.473888 | -119.042778 | HIMSL VINCENT S | S70 | OTHELLO MUNI | VMC | ||||||||
779 | Washington | Palouse | Vans RV-6A | 2005-06-15T18:10:00Z | 2005-10-27T04:00:00Z | N330CJ | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rising terrain was a factor. | 46.888053 | -117.099998 | Rash | VMC | |||||||||||
780 | Washington | PROSSER | RV-3 | 1980-04-26T04:00:00Z | 1980-09-03T04:00:00Z | N8385 | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | PAGE | VFR | ||||||||||||
781 | Washington | Puyallup | RV-6 | 2008-08-12T11:00:00Z | 2008-09-26T04:00:00Z | N14JA | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were hidden obstructions (tree stumps) in the field of long grass within which the pilot executed his forced landing. | 47.103889 | -122.287223 | Anglin | KPLU | Pierce County Airport | VMC | |||||||||
782 | Washington | PUYALLUP | VANS RV-6 | 1992-09-20T17:15:00Z | 1993-09-14T04:00:00Z | CFSJA | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CONFIGURE THE ACFT FOR LANDING (LOWERING OF FLAPS) AND MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL DURING FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING. | 47.120868 | -122.250793 | Anderson Aircraft Corp. | 1S0 | PIERCE COUNTY | VMC | |||||||||
783 | Washington | RENTON | VAN'S RV-6A | 1995-04-02T15:45:00Z | 1995-11-08T05:00:00Z | N35EM | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE DESCENT RATE TOWARD THE RUNWAY. | 47.460174 | -122.20919 | MIRSEPASY | RNT | RENTON MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
784 | Washington | RENTON | RV-3 | 1981-03-28T05:00:00Z | 1981-04-07T04:00:00Z | N84763 | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | MUIR | CEDAR GROVE AIRPA | VFR | |||||||||||
785 | Washington | Richland | RV-6A | 2022-04-17T16:01:00Z | 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z | 7/8/2022 2:00:00 PM | N341SS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. | 46.305975 | -119.30361 | SAWBY SCOTT | RLD | Richland Airport | VMC | ||||||||
786 | Washington | Ridgefield | RV 6 | 2019-04-29T15:13:00Z | 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z | 6/3/2021 12:00:00 PM | N90LK | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilots' inadvertent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following an inflight collision with a bird. | 45.789665 | -122.69049 | Vans | W46 | Daybreak | VMC | ||||||||
787 | Washington | Seabeck | RV-7 | 2015-01-26T14:50:00Z | 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z | 10/16/2015 12:29:00 PM | N747BA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane impacted water, and the majority of the wreckage was not recovered. | 47.64389 | -122.871948 | ALEXANDER | VMC | ||||||||||
788 | Washington | Sequim | VANS RV6A | 2012-04-10T14:15:00Z | 2012-10-09T04:00:00Z | 7/31/2012 11:12:00 PM | N6000Z | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. | 48.124721 | -123.20417 | WILLERTON | WN29 | Blue Ribbon Airport | VMC | ||||||||
789 | Washington | Sequim | RV8 | 2010-01-08T16:24:00Z | 2011-04-12T04:00:00Z | 11/22/2010 12:46:00 PM | N747CL | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. | 48.098056 | -123.186943 | LARSON | W28 | Sequim Valley Airport | VMC | ||||||||
790 | Washington | Spanaway | RV 6 | 2019-10-23T13:00:00Z | 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z | 4/20/2022 11:00:00 AM | N615RJ | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined. | 47.070278 | -122.371109 | Vans | 3B8 | SHADY ACRES | VMC | ||||||||
791 | Washington | Spokane | VANS RV8 | 2017-07-14T14:30:00Z | 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z | 5/19/2021 12:00:00 PM | N559JC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | An inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which melted the air filter element and obstructed the engine's air intakes, resulting in a total loss of engine power. | 47.683055 | -117.322502 | CLARK JAMES T | SFF | FELTS FIELD | VMC | ||||||||
792 | Washington | Spokane | VANS RV 3A, RV-3A | 2017-07-28T14:15:00Z | 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z | 10/4/2017 6:01:00 PM | N16MR, N6GT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane. | 47.619998 | -117.647781 | RANDALL MARVIN L, WILTS GAYLE T | SKA | FAIRCHILD AFB | VMC | ||||||||
793 | Washington | Stanwood | RV-6A | 2008-02-16T14:50:00Z | 2008-08-28T04:00:00Z | N154RM | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall (Vs) during an emergency landing that lead to a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. | 48.228332 | -122.365554 | Munson | KAWO | Arlington Municipal | VMC | |||||||||
794 | Washington | TWISP | RV-4 | 1994-07-17T11:20:00Z | 1994-12-02T05:00:00Z | N144US | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | PROPER DESCENT RATE WAS NOT MAINTAINED DURING APPROACH. | 48.320381 | -119.929946 | BLACK | 2S0 | TWISP MUNICIPAL | VMC | |||||||||
795 | Washington | Vail | RV-4 | 2003-06-28T22:55:00Z | 2004-03-30T05:00:00Z | N6596X | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his destination, dusk light conditions, rough/uneven terrain and high vegetation. | 46.856945 | -122.657501 | Lamb (Vans) | 8WA0 | Flying B | VMC | |||||||||
796 | Washington | VANCOUVER | RV-6 | 1992-05-23T12:50:00Z | 1993-07-26T04:00:00Z | N116DC | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | AN IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN AERODYNAMICS STALL. | 45.679988 | -122.570152 | DONALD E. CROCKER | 0S6 | CLARK CO. | VMC | |||||||||
797 | Washington | Wenatchee | RV-6A | 2003-07-26T12:30:00Z | 2003-12-30T05:00:00Z | N272JT | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | Fuel starvation following the separation of a purge valve assembly as a result of the builders failure to re-safety the face retaining/stop screw on the fuel vapor purge valve after the safety wire on the subject screw was removed in order to change the angular mounting position of the valve. Factors include an apple orchard near the edge of the field that pilot was trying to glide to. | 47.398887 | -120.206947 | Bollinger | EAT | Pangborn Memorial Airport | VMC | |||||||||
798 | Washington | WENATCHEE | 172P, RV-6A | 1999-10-23T13:20:00Z | 2000-06-21T04:00:00Z | N54844, N811KM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Haze was a factor. | 47.489131 | -120.19062 | Cessna, Kenneth Miller | VMC | |||||||||||
799 | Washington | Westport | Vans RV9A | 2004-08-07T16:00:00Z | 2004-10-28T04:00:00Z | N3086J | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Carburetor icing conditions and trees were a factor. | 46.89722 | -124.100555 | Headrick | 14S | Westport Airport | VMC | |||||||||
800 | West Virginia | Canaan Valley | RV8 | 2017-06-02T15:00:00Z | 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z | 8/3/2017 4:45:00 PM | N102CM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. | 39.055831 | -79.43 | MALINOWSKI WALTER S | WV62 | WINDWOOD FLY-IN RESORT | VMC | ||||||||
801 | West Virginia | Gerrardstown | RV-7A | 2012-04-16T16:00:00Z | 2013-01-31T05:00:00Z | 11/30/2012 7:43:00 PM | N5025G | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication. | 39.351665 | -78.099723 | PRENDERGAST JOHN/VANS | VMC | ||||||||||
802 | West Virginia | Martinsburg | VANS RV-4 | 2021-05-12T18:07:00Z | 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z | 1/13/2022 5:00:00 AM | N54RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper landing flare in variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. | 39.402357 | -77.982999 | PAGE JOSEPH E | MRB | EASTERN WV RGNL/SHEPHERD FLD | VMC | ||||||||
803 | West Virginia | Metz | RV-4 | 2003-10-03T18:25:00Z | 2004-03-02T05:00:00Z | N475F | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper decision to operate without accurate fuel gauges, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and an off airport landing | 39.610553 | -80.376945 | Williams | MGW | Morgantown | VMC | |||||||||
804 | West Virginia | ROWLESBURG | RV-4 | 2022-10-07T14:04:00Z | 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z | 6/7/2023 5:00:00 PM | N262DF | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed/angle-of-attack during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. | 39.350119 | -79.672892 | GREEN L/GILNER D | PZ52 | Cheat Island | VMC | ||||||||
805 | Wisconsin | Beaver Dam | RV-10 | 2022-07-22T16:47:00Z | 2024-02-07T05:00:00Z | 2/7/2024 6:00:00 PM | N4400K | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The improperly secured spark plug boot that resulted in smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent off-airport landing. | 43.483136 | -88.827814 | Van's Aircraft | VMC | ||||||||||
806 | Wisconsin | Brodhead | RV-7A | 2009-07-26T12:45:00Z | 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z | 9/23/2009 9:18:00 PM | N257RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. | 42.609386 | -89.369796 | FISHER | C37 | Brodhead Airport | VMC | ||||||||
807 | Wisconsin | Brodhead | RV-8A | 2002-09-10T13:30:00Z | 2003-09-30T04:00:00Z | N54LF | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The failure of the nose landing gear strut for undetermined reasons. | 42.591667 | -89.375 | Frank | C37 | BRODHEAD | VMC | |||||||||
808 | Wisconsin | Brookfield | RV-6 | 2013-06-04T14:25:00Z | 2013-08-13T04:00:00Z | 8/5/2013 5:46:00 PM | N77GT | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to recognize that the airplane had drifted away from the runway prior to landing. | 43.09 | -88.178054 | SHELDRICK JOHN H | 02C | Capitol Airport | VMC | ||||||||
809 | Wisconsin | Hortonville | RV4 | 2022-01-29T14:40:00Z | 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z | 10/20/2022 6:00:00 PM | N544WM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of direction control while maneuvering off the plowed surface to avoid a collision with a vehicle. | 44.3315 | -88.6332 | VANS | N/A | Black Otter Lake | VMC | ||||||||
810 | Wisconsin | LAKE DELTON | RV-4 | 1993-07-24T14:20:00Z | 1994-08-17T04:00:00Z | N720DS | Fatal | 1 | 1 | 0 | the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor was trees. | 0 | 0 | STOECKLER | VMC | |||||||||||
811 | Wisconsin | Lake Geneva | Vans RV-4 | 2002-10-27T15:00:00Z | 2003-06-25T04:00:00Z | N994RV | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway. | 42.572223 | -88.3675 | LaFerriere | WI89 | Lake Geneva Aire Estates | VMC | |||||||||
812 | Wisconsin | Land O' Lakes | VANS AIRCRAFT RV 9A | 2015-07-19T14:35:00Z | 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z | 5/20/2020 1:14:00 PM | N142DD | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. | 46.154167 | -89.211944 | ROBERTS BRUCE W | LNL | KINGS LAND O' LAKES | VMC | ||||||||
813 | Wisconsin | Lyons | RV-6 | 2011-09-23T11:30:00Z | 2011-12-13T05:00:00Z | 10/19/2011 5:21:00 PM | N6YC | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. | 42.661109 | -88.361114 | ESSELSTYN CHUCK | WI92 | Wag-Aero Airport | VMC | ||||||||
814 | Wisconsin | Menomonie | RV-8 | 2005-08-21T12:00:00Z | 2006-08-29T04:00:00Z | N505DF | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic roll during takeoff, the low altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the crops and terrain. | 44.892223 | -91.867774 | Kircher | LUM | SCORE FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
815 | Wisconsin | MIDDLETON | RV-6 | 1997-07-28T14:44:00Z | 1998-01-07T05:00:00Z | N126JM | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | the pilot was too low on final approach and hit the high vegetation. | 43.100528 | -89.499588 | Jenkins | C29 | MOREY FIELD | VMC | |||||||||
816 | Wisconsin | NEENAH | RV-9A | 2005-07-27T17:20:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | N219CC | Minor | 0 | 0 | 2 | The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to avoid a stall, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the terrain. | 44.267642 | -89.617424 | Vans Aircraft | 79C | BRENNAND AIRPORT | VMC | |||||||||
817 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | RV-6 | 2009-07-25T13:30:00Z | 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z | 9/16/2009 2:24:00 PM | N56SP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the rudder pedal which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft. | 43.985 | -88.561668 | PILGRIM SAMUEL W JR | OSH | Witman Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
818 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | RV-4, VANS RV-8 | 2022-07-28T09:20:00Z | 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z | 8/12/2022 4:00:00 AM | N79KM, N694V | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The failure of the pilot of N694V (RV-8) to maintain clearance from the preceding airplane, N79KM (RV-4), while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision. | 43.985708 | -88.557942 | MESCHLER GARY R, HOLLIER B C | OSH | Wittman Regional | VMC | ||||||||
819 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | TBM-3, RV-6 | 2006-07-30T13:07:00Z | 2007-07-25T04:00:00Z | 7/19/2007 12:07:00 PM | N420GP, C-FNQP | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The Avenger pilot's visual lookout was indequate and he failed to maintain clearance from the RV-6. Contributing factors were the Avenger's restricted visibility and the RV-6. | 43.984165 | -88.556945 | Grumman, Vans Aircraft | OSH | Whitman Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
820 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | RV-7, RV-8 | 2021-07-23T13:45:00Z | 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z | 6/24/2022 4:00:00 AM | N977RV, N747JG | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The RV-8 pilot’s failure to account for the position of the RV-7 behind him during the landing roll in a staggered landing formation, which resulted in a ground collision of the two airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the self-induced pressure created by the airshow environment to land, stop, and get off the runway into the grass as quickly as possible. | 43.984491 | -88.556935 | Driver, GRAY | OSH | Wittman Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
821 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | RV-10 | 2023-07-20T18:45:00Z | 2024-02-08T05:00:00Z | 2/8/2024 6:00:00 PM | N917CM | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. | 43.984371 | -88.557043 | VANS | KOSH | Wittman Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
822 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | RV-8 | 2019-07-20T10:20:00Z | 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z | 11/8/2019 5:46:00 PM | N143MS | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate spacing from the lead airplane while landing following revised landing instructions, which necessitated that the pilot conduct an improper landing flare and resulted in a hard landing. | 43.984443 | -88.556663 | Vans | OSH | Wittman Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
823 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | RV 9A | 2014-07-30T16:00:00Z | 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z | 11/25/2014 12:38:00 PM | N82PR | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot's failure to establish a stabilized approach and to maintain airspeed during final approach over obstacles resulting in a stall/mush. | 44.066944 | -88.557777 | RENDER | 51WI | GALLINGER | VMC | ||||||||
824 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | RV-3 | 2008-07-24T14:30:00Z | 2008-08-28T04:00:00Z | N3149U | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The compensation for wind conditions disregarded by the pilot and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision making by the plot during approach to the destination airport. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind. | 43.985279 | -88.561668 | Tuth | VMC | |||||||||||
825 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | RV-6A | 2005-07-14T08:00:00Z | 2006-06-28T04:00:00Z | N125WH | Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing factors were the uneven (rough) runway surface and the fence. | 44.062778 | -88.55722 | Hirsch | 51WI | Gallinger | VMC | |||||||||
826 | Wisconsin | Oshkosh | Lancair 360, RV-6T | 2003-08-01T14:00:00Z | 2004-04-28T04:00:00Z | N3602D, N66VA | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate visual look out and his failure to perform a go-around, and maintain clearance from the other airplane. | 43.984443 | -88.556945 | Degair, Vans Aircraft, Inc. | OSH | WITTMAN REGIONAL | VMC | |||||||||
827 | Wisconsin | OSHKOSH | 180, VANS RV-6 | 1998-08-01T18:40:00Z | 1999-07-02T04:00:00Z | N111WF, N122BP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the other airplane while taxiing. | 44.060153 | -88.54029 | Cessna, Preece | OSH | OSHKOSH WHITMAN REGIONAL | VMC | |||||||||
828 | Wisconsin | OSHKOSH | RV-3 | 1983-07-31T12:41:00Z | N45AP | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | PESTES | OSH | WITTMAN FIELD | VMC | |||||||||||
829 | Wisconsin | Palmyra | Vans RV-4 | 2004-06-30T13:30:00Z | 2004-09-29T04:00:00Z | N43MP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall during the go-around. The overload failure of the left main landing gear was a contributing factor. | 42.883609 | -88.597503 | Peck | VMC | |||||||||||
830 | Wisconsin | Sheboygan | RV-6A | 2010-05-16T12:15:00Z | 2010-08-12T04:00:00Z | 7/9/2010 2:21:00 PM | N1257E | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The loss of engine power due to a fuse failure in the ignition system. | 43.769721 | -87.851669 | DEARMOND CLINT | VMC | ||||||||||
831 | Wisconsin | Somerset | RV 8 | 2018-05-28T20:45:00Z | 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z | 1/26/2021 11:30:00 PM | N214FF | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | A total loss of engine power due to damaged and disconnected electronic ignition wires from both the main and backup batteries, which resulted in a forced landing. | 45.141666 | -92.702499 | IRLBECK THOMAS H | VMC | ||||||||||
832 | Wisconsin | SPARTA | RV-4 | 1997-08-01T13:20:00Z | 1998-01-30T05:00:00Z | N654Y | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing. The gusty wind was a related factor. | 0 | 0 | Young | CMY | SPARTA-FORT MCCOY | VMC | |||||||||
833 | Wyoming | Cody | RV6A | 2011-05-21T15:50:00Z | 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z | 9/26/2014 4:06:00 PM | N52VC | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual illusion and disorientation due to the flat light conditions. | 44.029998 | -109.746948 | PALMER | VMC | ||||||||||
834 | Wyoming | CROWHEART | RV-6A | 1994-06-16T18:00:00Z | 1995-01-12T05:00:00Z | N48TS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 1 | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS DOWNDRAFT CONDITIONS. | 43.310634 | -109.189956 | SCHELL | VMC | |||||||||||
835 | Wyoming | Dubois | RV-10 | 2016-11-05T08:56:00Z | 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z | 6/26/2018 1:15:00 PM | N924WY | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the opening of the gull-wing cabin door during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the right gull-wing cabin door was properly latched before takeoff. | 43.553611 | -109.70861 | STAMPER | DUB | Dubois Municipal Airport | VMC | ||||||||
836 | Wyoming | Glendo | Vans RV6A | 2005-09-18T13:30:00Z | 2006-02-28T05:00:00Z | N985JS | Serious | 0 | 1 | 0 | failure of the nose gear during the landing roll. | 42.51889 | -105.01889 | Shea | 76V | Thomas memorial Airport | VMC | |||||||||
837 | Wyoming | Jackson Hole | RV-7A | 2013-09-11T12:55:00Z | 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z | 6/18/2015 12:13:00 PM | N820RV | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering within the traffic pattern for landing. | 43.590557 | -110.743331 | KAMTZ | JAC | Jackson Hole Airport | VMC | ||||||||
838 | Wyoming | Laramie | VANS RV 7A | 2012-09-21T15:45:00Z | 2014-04-23T04:00:00Z | 3/28/2014 2:58:00 PM | N423RA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The pilot’s decision to attempt a landing with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during final approach and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. | 41.321666 | -105.661666 | KUNDEL | LAR | Laramie Regional Airport | VMC | ||||||||
839 | Wyoming | Laramie | RV-3AB | 2006-08-23T19:35:00Z | 2007-03-26T04:00:00Z | N43EM | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | The in-flight failure of the right wing spar during aerobatic flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the service bulletin issued by the kit manufacturer. | 41.311668 | -105.675003 | Baker | LAR | LARAMIE REGIONAL | VMC | |||||||||
840 | Wyoming | Sheridan | VANS RV7A | 2011-07-29T11:10:00Z | 2011-10-17T04:00:00Z | 8/19/2011 7:57:00 PM | N742RJ | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff due to cockpit distractions. | 44.791389 | -106.953613 | SLOAN ROGER D | KSHR | Sheridan | VMC | ||||||||
841 | Wyoming | Sheridan | VANS RV-8 | 2011-06-22T18:30:00Z | 2012-03-08T05:00:00Z | 12/19/2011 7:30:00 PM | N4546Y | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll. | 44.769165 | -106.980278 | INHOFE/ DAVIS | SHR | Sheridan County | VMC | ||||||||
842 | Wyoming | YELLOWSTONEPARK | RV-4 | 1991-07-04T09:00:00Z | 1993-01-25T05:00:00Z | N44AZ | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 1 | A COLLAPSED INDUCTION AIR DUCT. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER/BUILDER, AND A MISJUDGED RATE OF DESCENT BY THE PILOT. | 44.570365 | -110.509788 | JERRELL | VMC | |||||||||||
843 | Cordoba | RV7 | 2016-05-19T21:15:00Z | LV-X566 | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | -32.805831 | -63.834445 | VANS | |||||||||||||||
844 | Corropoli | RV8, RV-7 | 2015-05-31T15:30:00Z | I-LOVI, I-AMEL | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42.804443 | 13.946389 | VANS, VANS | Corropoli | VMC | |||||||||||||
845 | Eckville | RV4 | 2016-05-07T21:00:00Z | C-GGYT | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | VANS | Unknown | ||||||||||||||
846 | Gatton Airpark, Australia | VAN'S RV-6 | 2014-03-02T05:00:00Z | 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z | 4/3/2014 1:52:00 PM | VH-ZMH | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT | |||||||||||||
847 | Guaranta do Norte | RV-10 | 2019-09-16T23:12:00Z | PP-ZOJ | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | -9.965833 | -54.884998 | Vans | |||||||||||||||
848 | Meraaker | (EX) RV-6 | 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z | LN-AAL | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 63.366943 | 11.816666 | Vans | |||||||||||||||
849 | Modrava | VANS RV-7 | 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z | 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z | LN-DSF | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48.972221 | 13.633055 | NASDALLA | Unknown | |||||||||||||
850 | Nadrybie Dwor | Vans RV-6 | 2005-08-20T04:00:00Z | UNK | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | IMC | |||||||||||||||
851 | Officer South | RV-4 | 2007-02-23T05:00:00Z | VH-ZGH | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
852 | Palencia | RV4 | 2007-10-28T14:45:00Z | EC-ZNT | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vans Aircraft | VMC | ||||||||||||||
853 | PVT RANCH BAJA | RV-6 | 1993-04-19T17:00:00Z | N621BP | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | BRUCE | VMC | ||||||||||||||
854 | Ryde | M20J, RV4 | 2010-09-04T17:00:00Z | 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z | 12/20/2010 8:08:00 PM | G-JAST, G-MARX | Fatal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.729721 | -1.161944 | MOONEY, VANS | |||||||||||||
855 | Shoreham | RV6, DA40 | 2011-07-04T16:28:00Z | 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z | G-RVGC, G-CEZR | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.835556 | -0.297222 | VANS, DIAMOND | VMC | |||||||||||||
856 | St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil | RV6 | 2016-06-02T14:50:00Z | C-FTUO | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | VANS | CSB3 | St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil | VMC | ||||||||||||
857 | Stafsberg | RV4 | 2017-09-19T15:50:00Z | LN-ABF | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 60.816665 | 11.066666 | VANS | VMC | ||||||||||||||
858 | Toledo | RV7 | 2020-04-23T21:21:00Z | PP-ZCA | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | -24.882778 | -53.757221 | VANS | |||||||||||||||
859 | Williams Creek | RV6 | 2019-07-28T06:37:00Z | VH-ANU | Serious | 0 | 2 | 0 | -28.906944 | 136.34111 | VANS | |||||||||||||||
860 | Zagreb | RV-7A | 2015-06-07T15:30:00Z | 9A-DVM | Fatal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 45.822223 | 16.496944 | VANS | VMC |
