No fatalities

27 Apr 2019: Vans RV 6 — Chandler, OK

Chandler, OK, United States

On 27 Apr 2019, a Vans RV 6 Undesignat was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, OK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a grass runway, which resulted in a nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel airplane nosed over while landing on a grass runway after the pilot applied brakes and retracted flaps, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer.

Accident Overview

During a landing on a grass runway, the pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he applied the brakes and retracted the flaps. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over. The landing was conducted by the pilot, who provided the account of the events.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The left wing and vertical stabilizer were affected by the nosing-over event. The damage was reported as substantial, meaning repair or replacement of components is required.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that, prior to the accident, the airplane experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. This indicates that the airframe and systems were functioning as intended prior to the landing.

Contributing factors

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