VANS RV6A
Mimbres, NM — June 11, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 11, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA230 |
| Event ID | 20230620192404 |
| Location | Mimbres, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.81416, -107.93999 |
| Airport | CASAS ADOBES AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS |
| Model | RV6A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
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.