VANS RV6
Williams Creek, July 28, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Williams Creek |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -28.90694, 136.34111 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR19WA208 |
| Event ID | 20190802X61630 |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS |
| Model | RV6 |
| Registration # | VH-ANU |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On July 28, 2019, at 0537 coordinated universal time, a Van's RV-6A , registration VH-ANU, experienced a collapse of the nose landing gear, nosed over and came to rest near William Creek, Southern Australia. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engines, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation.
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the ATSB:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
62 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: 1 800 020 616
Tel: (02) 6257 4150
International: +61 2 6257 4150
https://www.atsb.gov.au/
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.