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June 5, 2011 · Kamtz Russell H RV-6A · N820RC
Dexter, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dexter, NM
Aircraft
Kamtz Russell H RV-6A
Tail Number
N820RC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA377
While on final approach, during a night landing, the pilot established that his altitude was low so he raised the nose of the airplane. The tail of the airplane struck a fence and the airplane impacted terrain short of the runway, coming to rest inverted. The empennage, the right aileron, and the outboard portion of the right wing separated from the airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while landing at night.
Full Narrative
While on final approach, during a night landing, the pilot established that his altitude was low so he pulled the nose of the airplane up. The tail of the airplane struck a fence and the airplane impacted terrain short of the runway, coming to rest inverted. The empennage, the right aileron, and the outboard portion of the right wing separated from the airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident. The pilot added that he was landing at a private airport which was "poorly lit."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 MDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKamtz Russell H RV-6A
Tail NumberN820RC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AIA · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time02:51
Weather SourceWFAC