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April 11, 2015 · Trom Wayne VANS RV6A A · N646RV
Lafayette, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lafayette, GA
Aircraft
Trom Wayne VANS RV6A A (2009)
Tail Number
N646RV
Operator
Peters William J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA040
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in gusting, variable wind conditions, the airplane "suddenly" made a "strong" turn to the left. The airplane exited the runway to the left and the pilot applied left rudder to avoid hitting the windsock pole. The airplane entered tall grass, the nose wheel hit a hole, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and left wing during the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
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.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in gusting, variable wind conditions, the airplane "suddenly" made a "strong" turn to the left. The airplane exited the runway to the left and the pilot applied left rudder to avoid hitting the windsock pole. The airplane entered tall grass, the nose wheel hit a hole, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and left wing during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHOGJOWL (0nm ESE)
Runway28
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTrom Wayne VANS RV6A A
Tail NumberN646RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeters William J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC