No fatalities

28 Jul 2019: VANS RV6 A — Williams Creek, Australia

Williams Creek, Australia

On 28 Jul 2019, a VANS RV6 A was involved in an aviation accident near Williams Creek, Australia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 28, 2019, a Van's RV-6A (VH-ANU) sustained collapse of the nose landing gear, nosed over, and came to rest near William Creek, Southern Australia. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured.

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.