N628JBVans RV62020-08-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Vans RV6S/N: 23492

Summary

On August 27, 2020, a Vans RV6 (N628JB) was involved in an accident near Milton, DE. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA298. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N628JB.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 27, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA298
Location
Milton, DE
Event ID
20200828X14850
Coordinates
38.810276, -75.237777
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
23492
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
RV6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCLANAHAN JOHN P
Address
315 SMOKETREE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
LYNCHBURG
State / Zip Code
VA 24502-4176
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# ERA20CA298