N78HJVANS RV62022-12-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

VANS RV6S/N: 21043

Summary

On December 18, 2022, a Vans RV6 (N78HJ) was involved in an accident near Afton, WY. The accident resulted in 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 control during landing on a contaminated runway.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA070. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78HJ.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 18, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA070
Location
Afton, WY
Event ID
20221219106476
Coordinates
42.708771, -110.942170
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 failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
21043
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
RV6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BENDURE ALBERT O
Address
PO BOX 1149
Status
Deregistered
City
THAYNE
State / Zip Code
WY 83127-1149
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# WPR23LA070