Czech Aircraft Works CH 601 XL RTF accident near Basye, VA
On November 11, 2006, a Czech Aircraft Works CH 601 XL RTF (airplane) was involved in an accident near Basye, VA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- November 11, 2006
- Place
- Basye, VA
- Aircraft
- Czech Aircraft Works CH 601 XL RTF · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 38.822°N, 78.751°W
- NTSB ID
- 20061119X01690
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On November 11, 2006, at 1630 eastern standard time, a Czech Aircraft Works CH 601 XL RTF special light sport airplane, N601VA, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees following a loss of engine power while maneuvering near Sky Bryce Airport (VG18), Basye, Virginia. The certificated private pilot was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight which departed about 1600. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to witness statements, the pilot stated he was going to fly for "about an hour." The airplane was then observed, "circling" north of the airport, and then descending. It was next observed "very low" over the trees, turning southward. It then turned towards the east, and the engine "surged," then became silent. Moments later, the airplane banked 90 degrees to the left, and witnesses heard the sound of impact. The accident occurred during the hours of daylight. The wreckage was located at 38 degrees, 49.321 minutes north latitude, and 78 degrees, 45.078 minutes west longitude, at an elevation of 1,379 feet. PERSONNEL INFORMATION According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land with a "night flying prohibited" limitation. A review of his pilot logbook revealed he had 343 total hours of flight experience, with 34 hours in the accident airplane, make and model. His most recent FAA third-class medical certificate was issued on June 13, 2005. AIRCRAFT INFORMAT
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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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.
