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July 17, 2025 · Van S Aircraft RV-6 NO Series · N69NB

New Richmond, WI

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
New Richmond, WI
Aircraft
Van S Aircraft RV-6 NO Series (1995)
Tail Number
N69NB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA257

During the approach to the turf runway, the pilot noticed the airplane was “high and a little fast” but she thought she could correct the altitude and the airspeed. The airplane “floated down” the runway and she realized the airplane would not be able to land in the remaining runway available, so she raised the flaps. The airplane flew over the remaining runway available, landed in a lake near the departure end of the runway, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further reported that the accident could have been prevented by advancing the throttle before raising the flaps and aborting the landing before flaring when she realized the airplane was too fast on the approach.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach which resulted in a runway overshoot and subsequent landing in a lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed remedial action to abort the landing.

Full Narrative

During the approach to the turf runway, the pilot noticed the airplane was “high and a little fast” but she thought she could correct the altitude and the airspeed. The airplane “floated down” the runway and she realized the airplane would not be able to land in the remaining runway available, so she raised the flaps. The airplane flew over the remaining runway available, landed in a lake near the departure end of the runway, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further reported that the accident could have been prevented by advancing the throttle before raising the flaps and aborting the landing before flaring when she realized the airplane was too fast on the approach.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:05 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Rgnl (0nm S)
Runway04/2
Runway Length2006 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVan S Aircraft RV-6 NO Series
Tail NumberN69NB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Basc · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 50 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time06:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data