Van's RV6 N306FR

Summary

On 20 July 2018 at about 18:15 local time, a Van's RV6 registered N306FR was involved in an accident near Coldwater, Kansas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

20 July 2018 at 18:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Coldwater, Kansas, United States

Nearest airport

Comanche County (3K8)

Coordinates

37.2228, -99.3319

Aircraft

Van's RV6

Registration

N306FR

Category

Airplane

Year built

2002

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Austin → Coldwater

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN18LA286

2 people were seriously injured.

The pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting a wheel landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane after a cross-country flight. He reported that winds were gusty during the long, straight-in approach and that he increased airspeed to compensate for the gusts. During the approach to landing, the airplane encountered turbulent air, and a gust of wind caused the airplane to balloon about 8-12 ft above the runway. The pilot initiated a go-around and said he added full power when the engine hesitated and "stuttered." The airplane settled, the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane spun before it came to rest. A postimpact fire ensued, which consumed most of the cockpit and fuselage. Thermal damage precluded a thorough engine examination.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.