Vans RV6
Milton, DE — August 27, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA298 |
| Event ID | 20200828X14850 |
| Location | Milton, DE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.81028, -75.23778 |
| Airport | Eagle Crest-Hudson |
| 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 | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain.
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.