Good RV-6A accident near Peru, IL
On June 18, 2006, a Good RV-6A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Peru, IL. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 18, 2006
- Place
- Peru, IL
- Aircraft
- Good RV-6A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 41.352°N, 89.153°W
- NTSB ID
- 20060622X00804
NTSB summary
On June 18, 2006, at 0848 central daylight time, an amateur-built Good RV-6A airplane, N86CG, was destroyed and an amateur-built Turner RV-8 airplane, N68LT, was substantially damaged during a mid-air collision at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport (VYS), Peru, Illinois. After the collision the RV-6A descended and impacted terrain. The RV-8 landed successfully at VYS. Both airplanes were part a four aircraft formation preparing to land at the time of the accident. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot of the RV-6A sustained fatal injuries. The pilot of the RV-8 was not injured. Both airplanes departed Poplar Grove Airport (C77), Poplar Grove, Illinois, about 0815. The pilots were members of the RV Blackhawk Squadron and were flying to VYS for the Illinois Valley Air Show. The group was scheduled to perform in the air show later that day. The pilot of the RV-8, who was the lead airplane in the formation, reported that the flight of four was established southbound over the approach end of runway 18 when he initiated an overhead recovery for landing. He stated that he pulled up and started a turn to enter downwind. He reported that shortly after starting his turn he felt the impact of the other airplane. He was able to maintain control and subsequently landed on runway 36. A ground-based witness reported that the four airplanes flew over his position northbound in a diamond formation at 800 - 1,000 feet above ground level (agl). He noted that the formation appeared "evenly spaced and s
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing.
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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.
