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June 11, 2023 · Vans RV6A · N60605
Mimbres, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Mimbres, NM
Aircraft
Vans RV6A (2001)
Tail Number
N60605
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA230
Prior to landing, the pilot made a low pass from north to south to check the windsock, which indicated a crosswind from the southwest; it was stable and not flapping and favored runway 16. During the landing flare, the airplane was struck by a gust of wind and the nose rose upward at a steep angle and then slammed back onto the ground. The nose wheel landing gear bent, and as the airplane slid down the runway the bent nose landing gear dug into the ground and the airplane flipped onto its back. The pilot reported that there was no evidence of any preexisting mechanical malfunction with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
Prior to landing, the pilot made a low pass from north to south to check the windsock, which indicated a crosswind from the southwest; it was stable and not flapping and favored runway 16. During the landing flare, the airplane was struck by a gust of wind and the nose rose upward at a steep angle and then slammed back onto the ground. The nose wheel landing gear bent, and as the airplane slid down the runway the bent nose landing gear dug into the ground and the airplane flipped onto its back. The pilot reported that there was no evidence of any preexisting mechanical malfunction with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 MDT
Nearest AirportCasas Adobes Airpark (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV6A
Tail NumberN60605
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · Serious
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 13 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point31 C
Altimeter29.66 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC