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VANS RV6 A accident at Ocracoke, NC, 25 Jul 2021

Ocracoke, NC, United States

On July 25, 2021, a VANS RV6 A was involved in an aviation accident near Ocracoke, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion. 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's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotEffect on operationDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jul 2021 VANS RV6 A accident near Ocracoke, NC?

The pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jul 2021 VANS RV6 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jul 2021 involved a VANS RV6 A, at Ocracoke, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.

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