KAMTZ RUSSELL H RV-6A
Dexter, NM — June 5, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA377 |
| Event ID | 20110606X81208 |
| Location | Dexter, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.19722, -104.37305 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | KAMTZ RUSSELL H |
| Model | RV-6A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while landing at night.
Full Narrative
While on final approach, during a night landing, the pilot established that his altitude was low so he pulled the nose of the airplane up. The tail of the airplane struck a fence and the airplane impacted terrain short of the runway, coming to rest inverted. The empennage, the right aileron, and the outboard portion of the right wing separated from the airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident. The pilot added that he was landing at a private airport which was "poorly lit."
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.