N464DMVANS RV62021-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

VANS RV6S/N: 60329

Summary

On July 25, 2021, a Vans RV6 (N464DM) was involved in an accident near Ocracoke, NC. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA299. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N464DM.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 25, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA299
Location
Ocracoke, NC
Event ID
20210726103548
Coordinates
35.104009, -75.961741
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
60329
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
RV6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-6A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COCO ADAM J
Address
634 E GIRARD RD
City
QUINCY
State / Zip Code
MI 49082-9792
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# ERA21LA299