CONNER LEROY RV6A

Oakwood, OK — June 10, 2011

Event Information

DateJune 10, 2011
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN11CA389
Event ID20110614X53356
LocationOakwood, OK
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.73972, -98.74194
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCONNER LEROY
ModelRV6A
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to land on a road with obstacles.

Full Narrative

The pilot was landing on a paved country road in order to deliver paychecks to his farm crew. During the landing roll the airplane's left wing impacted a school bus sign and the airplane veered off of the road into a fence. The airplane came to rest in an upright position with substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.

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.

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