Casualties unknown

2007-06-01: Stevenson RV-6 (N836RV) — Oakley, KS

Oakley, KS, US

On June 1, 2007, a Stevenson RV-6 (registration N836RV) was involved in an aviation accident near Oakley, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during the final approach phase due to a stall, which occurred after hearing a loud pop while adding power. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot experienced a loud pop while on short final, causing the aircraft to stall and impact the runway before striking trees and coming to rest inverted.

What happened

The flight was concluding its approach sequence when the aircraft was positioned approximately ten feet above ground level on short final. At this critical altitude, the pilot applied additional engine power. Immediately following this input, a loud popping noise was reported by the pilot.

Shortly after the sound, the airplane entered a stall condition. The left wing struck the grass runway surface first. Following the initial impact, the aircraft bounced upward before colliding with nearby trees and a fence structure. The flight ended when the airplane came to rest in an inverted position adjacent to the runway.

The investigation

A thorough examination of the wreckage was conducted to determine the mechanical status of the aircraft at the time of the incident. Inspectors evaluated both the airframe and the propulsion system for any signs of pre-impact failure or malfunction.

The inspection revealed that there were no anomalies detected with the airframe structure. Similarly, the engine showed no evidence of internal failure or operational defects prior to the crash sequence.

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during the final approach phase due to a stall, which occurred after hearing a loud pop while adding power.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070629X00846. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.