N298ZVANS RV62024-06-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

VANS RV6S/N: 60164

Summary

On June 14, 2024, a Vans RV6 (N298Z) was involved in an accident near Townsend, DE. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An inadvertent encounter with rough or soft terrain during landing, resulting in a bent nose landing gear leg and subsequent nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA264. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N298Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 14, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA264
Location
Townsend, DE
Event ID
20240617194484
Coordinates
39.373611, -75.745833
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An inadvertent encounter with rough or soft terrain during landing, resulting in a bent nose landing gear leg and subsequent nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Serial Number
60164
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
RV6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VANS RV-6A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REPELLA THEODORE J
Address
1276 CALDWELL CORNER RD
City
TOWNSEND
State / Zip Code
DE 19734-9255
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# ERA24LA264