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Vans VANS RV 6 accident at Imperial, NE, 25 Jul 2020

Imperial, NE, United States

On July 25, 2020, a Vans VANS RV 6 Undesignat was involved in an aviation accident near Imperial, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his decision not to utilize all available runway during high density altitude operations which led to an inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his decision not to utilize all available runway during high density altitude operations which led to an inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jul 2020 Vans VANS RV 6 Undesignat accident near Imperial, NE?

The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his decision not to utilize all available runway during high density altitude operations which led to an inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jul 2020 Vans VANS RV 6 Undesignat accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jul 2020 involved a Vans VANS RV 6 Undesignat, at Imperial, NE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his decision not to utilize all available runway during high density altitude operations which led to an inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.

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