N60605VANS RV6A2023-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

VANS RV6AS/N: 25379

Summary

On June 11, 2023, a Vans RV6A (N60605) was involved in an accident near Mimbres, NM. 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 inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA230. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N60605.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 11, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA230
Location
Mimbres, NM
Event ID
20230620192404
Coordinates
32.814164, -107.939990
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 inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
25379
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
RV6ARV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV6A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CROFT STANTON W
Address
30 HOLLIMON RD
City
GLENWOOD
State / Zip Code
NM 88039-9010
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# WPR23LA230