N787TL

Substantial
Minor

Vans RV6S/N: 25819

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 1, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA300
Location
Rose Hill, KS
Event ID
20190602X43130
Coordinates
37.562778, -97.064163
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N787TL
Make
VANS
Serial Number
25819
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on a grass runway, the airplane nosed over. The pilot acknowledged that he likely landed with the brake pedals depressed. He checked the wheels and they moved freely.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings and the vertical stabilizer.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 210° at 8 knots. The airplane was landing runway 19.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA300