On 1 Jun 2019, a Vans RV6 was involved in an aviation accident near Rose Hill, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, 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.
A tailwheel airplane nosed over while landing on a grass runway. The pilot reported possibly landing with brake pedals depressed. Substantial damage occurred. No mechanical issues were found.
Accident Details
A tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over during landing on a grass runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the vertical stabilizer.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the airplane likely nosed over because he landed with the brake pedals depressed. He checked the wheels after the accident and they moved freely. The pilot also stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
The automated weather observation station at the airport reported that about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 210° at 8 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 19.