Van's Aircraft RV-6
New Richmond, WI — July 17, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 17, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA257 |
| Event ID | 20250717200564 |
| Location | New Richmond, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.13964, -92.54045 |
| Airport | NEW RICHMOND RGNL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Van's Aircraft |
| Model | RV-6 |
| 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 |
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.
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.