Vans RV6
Rose Hill, KS — June 1, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 1, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA300 |
| Event ID | 20190602X43130 |
| Location | Rose Hill, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.56278, -97.06416 |
| Airport | BUTLER AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV6 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.