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Vans RV6 A accident at Milton, DE, 27 Aug 2020

Milton, DE, United States

On August 27, 2020, a Vans RV6 A was involved in an aviation accident near Milton, DE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotOwner/builder

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Aug 2020 Vans RV6 A accident near Milton, DE?

The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Aug 2020 Vans RV6 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Aug 2020 involved a Vans RV6 A, at Milton, DE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain.

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