Gray RV-6 accident near Caldwell, ID
On August 1, 2009, a Gray RV-6 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Caldwell, ID. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 1, 2009
- Place
- Caldwell, ID
- Aircraft
- Gray RV-6 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 43.648°N, 116.641°W
- NTSB ID
- 20090801X81437
Official records · WPR09LA378
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On August 1, 2009, about 1350 mountain daylight time, an experimental built Gray RV-6, N69KG, was destroyed following impact with terrain near the Caldwell Industrial Airport (EUL), Caldwell, Idaho. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, which was conducted in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91, and a flight plan was not filed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to a witness who was positioned about midfield on the airport, he observed a tan colored with blue trim RV-6 type aircraft depart Runway 12. The witness stated that as the airplane passed him at an altitude of about 100 to 200 feet [above ground level] (agl), "…the engine of the plane began to make a 'popping' noise." The witness reported that a few seconds later the aircraft turned onto a left crosswind, then "quickly" to downwind at an altitude of about 200 feet [agl]. The witness further reported that as the airplane continued on downwind "…the nose of the RV was increasing its pitch and it was apparent that the RV was not climbing. As the RV came approximately abeam the number 12 on its left downwind, it made a steep left turn as to land on 12. As this occurred the nose of the RV dropped, and within a few seconds I saw it dive into the ground and erupt into flames." Prior to impact the airplane had collided with a set of power lines, which bordered the airport on its north perimeter. The airplane was consumed by the post impact fire. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
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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.
