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June 1, 2019 · Vans RV6 · N787TL
Rose Hill, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rose Hill, KS
Aircraft
Vans RV6 (2006)
Tail Number
N787TL
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA300
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on a grass runway, the airplane nosed over. The pilot acknowledged that he likely landed with the brake pedals depressed. He checked the wheels, and they moved freely. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 210° at 8 knots. The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 19.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on a grass runway, the airplane nosed over. The pilot acknowledged that he likely landed with the brake pedals depressed. He checked the wheels and they moved freely. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 210° at 8 knots. The airplane was landing runway 19.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportButler Airpark (0nm ESE)
Runway19
Runway Length2687 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV6
Tail NumberN787TL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior Air Parts · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC