Golden RV6A accident near Tuskegee, AL
On October 6, 2002, a Golden RV6A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Tuskegee, AL. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- October 6, 2002
- Place
- Tuskegee, AL
- Aircraft
- Golden RV6A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 32.460°N, 85.680°W
- NTSB ID
- 20021008X05293
NTSB summary
On October 6, 2002, about 0905 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Golden RV6A, N609CG, registered to and operated by an individual, impacted the ground while maneuvering at the Moton Field Municipal Airport, Tuskegee, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was destroyed. The private-rated pilot, and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight had originated from Greenville, Alabama, about 0830. A witness located on the west side of the airport, just north of the maintenance hangar, saw the airplane "...somewhat low and close in on what appeared to be a right down wind for runway 31." According to the witness, others in his group said, they saw the airplane "cross over" the field before turning downwind. They watched the airplane attempt a steep turn to the right, the nose dropped, the airplane struck the ground, and appeared to cartwheel once before coming to rest. The Chevrolet model 262, V-6 engine from N609CG, was examined under the supervision of the NTSB. The external examination of the engine assembly revealed that two of the three propeller blades were broken at the propeller hub, about 6 inches from the hub. One propeller blade remained attached to the hub. Examination of the carburetor revealed that the throttle plate was free and moved. No fuel was observed in the bowl section of the carburetor. Removal of the carburetor bowl revealed corrosive materials on the bowl, base and gasket. Corrosive material was also attached to the carburetor
Probable cause
the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
