Overview
On July 28, 2019, at 0537 coordinated universal time, a Van's RV-6A, registered as VH-ANU, experienced a collapse of the nose landing gear during an event near William Creek, Southern Australia. The aircraft subsequently nosed over and came to rest. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.
Investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is conducting an investigation into the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engines, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation.