N642LTTURCOTTE JR ROBERT L RV62021-02-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

TURCOTTE JR ROBERT L RV6S/N: 25596

Summary

On February 24, 2021, a Turcotte Jr Robert L RV6 (N642LT) was involved in an accident near North Hampton, NH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition, which resulted in a runway excursion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N642LT.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA136
Location
North Hampton, NH
Event ID
20210224102667
Coordinates
42.961567, -70.830254
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TURCOTTE JR ROBERT L
Serial Number
25596
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
RV6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV6

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TURCOTTE ROBERT LINC JR
Address
9 SIMONE DR
City
BROAD BROOK
State / Zip Code
CT 06016-9584
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# ERA21LA136