N726WMMACPHEE RV6 1993-04-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MACPHEE RV6 S/N: 20246

Summary

On April 30, 1993, a Macphee RV6 (N726WM) was involved in an incident near Farmingdale, NJ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE, WHICH CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE DOWN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N726WM.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 30, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA095
Location
FARMINGDALE, NJ
Event ID
20001211X12238
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE, WHICH CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE DOWN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MACPHEE
Serial Number
20246
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV6 RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2235 ROBERTS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MEDFORD
State / Zip Code
OR 97504-1714
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC93LA095