Sent to me by the EAA 4/18/00.
RV-6 and RV-6A FAA incident reports
AMTR RV6 NNUM: 156MM LOCATION: DEMING , NM
DATE: 09/01/89 ACFT HRS: 51
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: VFR DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 809 HRS IN MODEL: 51 LAST 90 DAYS: 51
CAUSES: PROPELLER BLADE SECTION
UNAUTHORIZED ACTION
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: PROP MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY: PILOT AND MAINTENANCE
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
VIBRATION ON DESCENT. SHUT ENGINE DOWN AND LANDED.
PROPELLER BLADE WAS BROKEN. HAD MODIFIED PITCH
ANGLE.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 2165U LOCATION: PRESCOTT , AZ
DATE: 04/16/91 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 090/05
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1245 HRS IN MODEL: 13 LAST 90 DAYS: 0
CAUSES: MISCELLANEOUS MISUSE FUEL SYS
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: CONTROL COLL WITH GROUND DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FORCED/PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ENGINE QUIT ON CLIMBOUT. CRASH LANDED. PILOT
FORGOT TO TURN FUEL SELECTOR ON FOR TAKEOFF.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 116DC LOCATION: ORCHARDS , WA
DATE: 05/23/92 ACFT HRS: 2000
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:2
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 270/05
ENGINE: LYC O320D3G
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 708 HRS IN MODEL: 83 LAST 90 DAYS: 22
CAUSES: IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
IMPROP OPER BRAKE/FLT CLT GRN
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LEVELED OFF 10 FEET ABOVE RUNWAY. STALL LANDED.
BOUNCED. TRIED GO AROUND LEFT RUNWAY INTO FENCE
AND GRAVEL PIT.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 642RV LOCATION: PARKERSBURG , WV
DATE: 11/03/92 ACFT HRS: 107
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 10 160/10
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 219 HRS IN MODEL: 107 LAST 90 DAYS: 30
CAUSES: NOSE/TAIL GEAR STRUT/AXLE
TYPE EVENT: SYSTEM MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
NOSE GEAR LEG BROKE ON TOUCHDOWN. MADE A GO
AROUND. WHEEL FELL OFF. NOSE GEAR STRUT BECAME
CAUGHT IN RUNWAY CRACK.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: CFSJA LOCATION: PUYALLUP , WA
DATE: 09/20/92 ACFT HRS: 132
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 2 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: IFR DAY OCST 1500 7 130/10
ENGINE: LYC O360A2F
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 672 HRS IN MODEL: 132 LAST 90 DAYS: 19
CAUSES: AEROBATICS BELOW SAFE ALTITUDE
WEATHER
TYPE EVENT: SPIN DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ACROBATICS-BUZZING
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
OBSERVED TO MAKE SNAP ROLL IN PATTERN. LOSE
CONTROL AND SPIN INTO RESIDENCE FRONT YARD. FOG
AND RAIN IN AREA.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 220KM LOCATION: POMPANO BEACH , FL
DATE: 12/27/92 ACFT HRS: 264
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: VFR DAY 0/
ENGINE: CONT IO360A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 8500 HRS IN MODEL: 90 LAST 90 DAYS: 20
CAUSES: FUEL DISTRIBUTION
TYPE EVENT: FIRE OR EXPLOSION-ON GROUND DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ROLL-OUT (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
FIRE IN AIRCRAFT ON ROLLOUT. STOPPED ON RUNWAY.
USED ONBOARD FIRE EXTINGISHER. FOUND FUEL LINE
FITTING LOOSE.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 282C LOCATION: VEGA , TX
DATE: 06/01/93 ACFT HRS: 80
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 10 170/19
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 4090 HRS IN MODEL: 100 LAST 90 DAYS: 30
CAUSES: ENGINE (RECIPROCATING)
TYPE EVENT: ENGINE MALFUNCTION DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. FORCED LANDING IN WHEAT
FIELD.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 15TP LOCATION: TRINITY , CA
DATE: 05/05/93 ACFT HRS: 62
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY OCST GR1K G10 090/06
ENGINE: LYC O320E3D
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 451 HRS IN MODEL: 80 LAST 90 DAYS: 5
CAUSES: FAIL TO MAINTAIN ADEQ FLY SPD
DOWNDRAFT
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W OTHER DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TO INIT CLIMB(1ST PWR REDUCT)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
PILOT STATED HE LIFTED OFF TOO SOON. CAUGHT A WIND
GUST AFTER LIFTOFF. DRIFTED OFF SIDE OF RUNWAY.
HIT BRUSH.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 6LG LOCATION: INDEPENDENCE , OR
DATE: 07/01/93 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: 0 LAST 90 DAYS: 0
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FINAL APPROACH
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 220KM LOCATION: GRAND RIDGE , FL
DATE: 08/27/93 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 1 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: 0 LAST 90 DAYS: 0
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: DESCENT
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 45FD LOCATION: MESA , AZ
DATE: 09/11/93 ACFT HRS: 28
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 0/
ENGINE: LYC O320D1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 225 HRS IN MODEL: 28 LAST 90 DAYS: 3
CAUSES: IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FAIL TO MAINTAIN ADEQ FLY SPD
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: HARD LANDING DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LEVELED OFF AT 6 FEET ON LANDING. FAILED
CORRECTIVE ACTION. LEFT WING DROPPED AND HIT
RUNWAY. COLLAPSED GEAR.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 16JL LOCATION: SALMON , ID
DATE: 09/05/93 ACFT HRS: 139
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 10 0/00
ENGINE: LYC O360*
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 7500 HRS IN MODEL: 9 LAST 90 DAYS: 9
CAUSES: INADEQUATE INSP OF AC PREFLT
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W FENCES, & POSTS DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FORCED/PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ENGINE QUIT ON CLIMBOUT. STRUCK FENCE LANDING.
GASCOLATOR DRAIN WAS OPEN. PILOT UNAWARE DRAIN
COULD REMAIN OPEN.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 607DC LOCATION: ELY , NV
DATE: 09/30/93 ACFT HRS: 177
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY SCAT G10 170/04
ENGINE: LYC O360A4M
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 667 HRS IN MODEL: 0 LAST 90 DAYS: 14
CAUSES: TUBE
TYPE EVENT: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TO ABORTED (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
BLEW A TIRE ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED AND LOST
CONTROL. VEERED OFF RUNWAY INTO GRAVEL. COLLIDED
WITH RUNWAY SIGN.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 316DD LOCATION: KINGSTON , TN
DATE: 04/19/93 ACFT HRS: 58
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 2 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY SCAT G10 230/13G25
ENGINE: LYC O360A1D
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 466 HRS IN MODEL: 33 LAST 90 DAYS: 8
CAUSES: FAIL TO MAINTAIN ADEQ FLY SPD
GUSTY WINDS
TYPE EVENT: SPIN DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FINAL APPROACH
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
STALLED TIGHTENING TURN TO FINAL TO ALIGN WITH
RUNWAY. SPUN INTO LAKE SHORT OF RUNWAY.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 443MW LOCATION: RIDGELAND , SC
DATE: 12/07/93 ACFT HRS: 242
YEAR OF MFG: 0 FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY SCAT 10 030/08
ENGINE: LYC O360A2D
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 20000 HRS IN MODEL: 150 LAST 90 DAYS: 43
CAUSES: MAGNETO/DISTRIBUTOR
UNSAFE ACTS BY THIRD PARTY
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: ENGINE MALFUNCTION DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ON DESCENT ENGINE VIBRATION. MAGNETO QUIT. SMOKE.
OIL ON WINDSHIELD. ENGINE QUIT. RIGHT MAG CAME OFF
LEAVING HOLE.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 63JR LOCATION: RICHLAND , MO
DATE: 02/06/94 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:2
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 10 310/04
ENGINE: LYC O320E2D
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1175 HRS IN MODEL: 6 LAST 90 DAYS: 6
CAUSES: ENGINE (RECIPROCATING)
LANDED SHORT
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W TREES DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FORCED LANDING
CATEGORY: UNDETERMINED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ENGINE QUIT ON FINAL APPROACH. STRUCK TREES SHORT.
NO ANOMALIES FOUND. WAS USING AUTO FUEL.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 269RH LOCATION: BELMAR/FARMINGD, NJ
DATE: 07/19/94 ACFT HRS: 8
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 7 0/
ENGINE: LYC O360A4J
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 408 HRS IN MODEL: 6 LAST 90 DAYS: 5
CAUSES: IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
PILOT INCAP EXCLUDES ALCOHOL
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ROLL-OUT (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LANDED HARD. LOST CONTROL. STRUCK DIRT PILE.
INADEQUATE CHECK OUT IN TYPE. BLAMED BLACKOUT DUE
BLOOD DONATION.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 109DB LOCATION: ZELLWOOD , FL
DATE: 01/28/95 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY BRKN 9000 7 220/12
ENGINE: LYC O360A4A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 461 HRS IN MODEL: 129 LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: WINDOWS-WINDSHIELD SYSTEM
INADEQUATE INSP OF AC PREFLT
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W TREES DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TO INIT CLIMB(1ST PWR REDUCT)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
CANOPY OPENED ON TAKEOFF. REDUCED POWER. ATTEMPTED
CLOSE CANOPY. LOST CONTROL. STRUCK TREES.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 69B LOCATION: DANBURY , CT
DATE: 04/18/95 ACFT HRS: 1712
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 240/06
ENGINE: LYC O360A1D
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 380 HRS IN MODEL: 305 LAST 90 DAYS: 38
CAUSES: IMPROP OPER BRAKE/FLT CLT GRN
GUSTY WINDS
TYPE EVENT: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ROLL-OUT (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LOST CONTROL LANDING. STRUCK RUNWAY MARKER. WIND
WAS VARIABLE. APPEARS A GUST CAUGHT PILOT BY
SURPRISE.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 242EV LOCATION: NEW ORLEANS , LA
DATE: 07/13/94 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY SCAT 10 190/10
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 490 HRS IN MODEL: 15 LAST 90 DAYS: 4
CAUSES: IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: HARD LANDING DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TOUGH AND GO LANDING
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
HARD LANDING. VEERED OFF RUNWAY. HIT RUNWAY LIGHT.
WENT AROUND AND LANDED SAFE. BLAMED A GUST OF
WIND.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 29PT LOCATION: CARTHAGE , MO
DATE: 08/01/94 ACFT HRS: 300
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY BRKN 7000 G10 180/12
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 2468 HRS IN MODEL: 320 LAST 90 DAYS: 34
CAUSES: IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FAIL AVD COLLISION GRDN OR WTR
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: NOSE UP OR OVER DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
HIGH ON APPROACH. MADE TURNS TO LOSE ALTITUDE.
RIGHT WING HIT GROUND. AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED AND
NOSED OVER.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 35EM LOCATION: RENTON , WA
DATE: 04/02/95 ACFT HRS: 148
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:2
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY BRKN 5000 G10 330/11
ENGINE: LYC O320D1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 459 HRS IN MODEL: 144 LAST 90 DAYS: 15
CAUSES: IMPROPER OPER FLT CNTL IN AIR
PILOT INCAP EXCLUDES ALCOHOL
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: STALL DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
OVER CONTROLLED PITCH ATITUDE LANDING. SLAMMED
ONTO RUNWAY. BOUNCED INTO AIR. ADDED POWER PITCHED
UP AND STALLED.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 6880R LOCATION: ELY , NV
DATE: 10/11/95 ACFT HRS: 83
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 10 160/12G21
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 724 HRS IN MODEL: 83 LAST 90 DAYS: 11
CAUSES: POOR PREFLIGHT PLAN/AC PERF
DOWNDRAFT
TYPE EVENT: HARD LANDING DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TO ABORTED (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
DOWNDRAFT ON CLIMBOUT. UNABLE TO CLIMB. ABORTED.
LANDED ON FLAT TERRAIN.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 54MK LOCATION: TYLER , TX
DATE: 03/07/96 ACFT HRS: 150
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY SCAT G10 330/15G28
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1000 HRS IN MODEL: 70 LAST 90 DAYS: 15
CAUSES: BLOWN OVER BY STRONG WIND
INADEQ SPACE AC/WKE TURBULENCE
GUSTY WINDS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: BLOWN OVER (WIND ONLY) DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: IDLING ENGINES
CATEGORY: MISCELLANEOUS, OTHER, NONE
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
WAITING FOR TAKEOFF WAS BLOWN UP ON NOSE AND WING
TIP. FACTORS TURBO PROP 340 JET BLAST AND STRONG
SURFACE WIND.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 96VA LOCATION: HILLSBORO , OR
DATE: 10/07/95 ACFT HRS: 189
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY SCAT G10 0/
ENGINE: LYC O320D1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 489 HRS IN MODEL: 339 LAST 90 DAYS: 25
CAUSES: FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR
TYPE EVENT: SYSTEM MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LOST POWER ON APPROACH TO AIRPARK. HAD RUN A FUEL
TANK DRY. STRUCK BUSHES. TANK WAS EMPTY. INDICTOR
WAS FAULTY.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 934KC LOCATION: AGUANGA , CA
DATE: 05/04/96 ACFT HRS: 16
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: VFR DAY 0/
ENGINE: LYC O360A1F6
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 22000 HRS IN MODEL: 16 LAST 90 DAYS: 16
CAUSES: ENGINE POWER SECTION
UNSAFE ACTS BY THIRD PARTY
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: ENGINE MALFUNCTION DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FORCED/PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ENGINE FAILED ON CLIMBOUT. LANDED ON ROAD. ENGINE
SIEZED DUE TO SHOP RAG IN OIL PAN BLOCKED OIL
PICKUP TUBE.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 194JP LOCATION: BOULDER , CO
DATE: 06/29/96 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 1 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT:
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
AIRCRAFT COLLIDED MID AIR WITH GLIDER.
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 102PC LOCATION: SIOUX FALLS , SD
DATE: 06/08/96 ACFT HRS: 60
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: VFR DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 900 HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS: 60
CAUSES: IMPROPER OPER FLT CNTL IN AIR
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W OTHER DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TO INIT CLIMB(1ST PWR REDUCT)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
NOSE DIPPED ON TAKEOFF. HIT RUNWAY. UNAWARE DAMAGE
CONTINUED FLIGHT. NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 515SK LOCATION: FORT PIERCE , FL
DATE: 07/20/96 ACFT HRS: 375
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY SCAT 7 230/04
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1400 HRS IN MODEL: 375 LAST 90 DAYS: 8
CAUSES: FAIL AVD OBJS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W RWY/APP LIGHTS DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: GROUND TAXI, OTHER AIRPLANE
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
AFTER LANDING RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT A TAXIWAY LIGHT.
NOSED UP. DAMAGED PROP. FERRIED HOME BASE.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 694CA LOCATION: GRANTS PASS , OR
DATE: 09/01/95 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 0/
ENGINE: LYC O320*
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 2500 HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: ENGINE (RECIPROCATING)
TYPE EVENT: ENGINE MALFUNCTION DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FORCED/PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LOST POWER NEAR AIRPORT. LANDED IN HIGH
VEGETATION. NOSED OVER. NO ENGINE DEFECTS FOUND.
SUSPECT CARBURETOR ICING.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 66RV LOCATION: SCAPPOOSE , OR
DATE: 09/18/96 ACFT HRS: 1200
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 0/00
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 6500 HRS IN MODEL: 1600 LAST 90 DAYS: 200
CAUSES: IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FAIL TO MAINTAIN ADEQ FLY SPD
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: LOSS OF DIR CTL-DRAG WINGTIP DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
BALLOONED UP 5FT AGL ON FLARE. ROLLED DRAGGED WING
ON RUNWAY LANDING CFI NEGLIGENT TO PREVENT
INCIDENT.
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 41GL LOCATION: PAWTUCKET , RI
DATE: 11/14/96 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 3100 HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: IMPROP OPER BRAKE/FLT CLT GRN
BRAKE
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W OTHER DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: GROUND TAXI, OTHER AIRPLANE
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
RUNNING UP ENGINES OVERHEATED BRAKES. BRAKE
FAILED. SWUNG INTO PARKED AIRCRAFT. PILOT RODE
BRAKES TAXIING TO HANGAR
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 93SJ LOCATION: BRIDGEPORT , CA
DATE: 10/19/94 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 0/
ENGINE: LYC O360A2F
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: LANDED SHORT
DOWNDRAFT
TYPE EVENT: UNDERSHOOT LANDING DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FINAL APPROACH
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
FAILED ARREST HIGH SINK RATE ON FINAL. IMPACTED
SHORT OF RUNWAY.
*******************************************************************************
AMTR RV6A NNUM: 48TS LOCATION: CROWHEART , WY
DATE: 06/16/94 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:2
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY BRKN 9999 G10 350/05
ENGINE: LYC O360*
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: POOR PREFLIGHT PLAN/AC PERF
DOWNDRAFT
TYPE EVENT: UNCONTROLLED COLL WITH GRND DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: UNAUTH LOW LEVEL OPNS
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT IN MOUNTAINS. STRONG DOWNDRAFT
SLAMMED AIRCRAFT INTO GROUND.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 43BL LOCATION: INYOKERN , CA
DATE: 06/14/96 ACFT HRS: 138
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:2
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 0/00
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 200 HRS IN MODEL: 160 LAST 90 DAYS: 20
CAUSES: FAIL TO MAINTAIN ADEQ FLY SPD
DENSITY ALTITUDE
TYPE EVENT: STALL DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: IN TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
STALLED IN STEEP TURN TO FINAL LANDING. HIGH
DENSITY ALTITUDE AND NEAR VERTICAL BANK WERE
FACTORS.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 7057G LOCATION: ENTERPRISE , OR
DATE: 04/15/94 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 0/00
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: AIR INTAKE
TYPE EVENT: FORCED LANDING DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TO INIT CLIMB(1ST PWR REDUCT)
CATEGORY: MANUFACTURER/BUILDER
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LOST PARTIAL POWER ON CLIMBOUT. ELECTED LAND ROUGH
AREA. INDUCTION AIR FILTER PARTLY BLOCKED BY
EXHAUST INSULATION.
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 600CW LOCATION: MARBLE FALLS , TX
DATE: 10/05/94 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:3
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 180/20
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: LANDED SHORT
WINDSHEAR
DOWNDRAFT
GUSTY WINDS
TYPE EVENT: UNDERSHOOT LANDING DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FINAL APPROACH
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
SEVERE DOWNDRAFT SHORT FINAL. IMPACTED SHORT OF
RUNWAY.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 139TX LOCATION: LANCASTER , TX
DATE: 03/18/97 ACFT HRS: 34
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE: LYC O360*
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1960 HRS IN MODEL: 1000 LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: UNSAFE ACTS BY THIRD PARTY
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W OTHER DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: GROUND TAXI, OTHER AIRPLANE
CATEGORY: MISCELLANEOUS, OTHER, NONE
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
PILOT MOVED OFF TAXIWAY TO ALLOW AIRCRAFT OPPOSITE
DIRECTION TO PASS. WING FROM THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK
HIS PROP.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 726WM LOCATION: MEDFORD , OR
DATE: 09/23/95 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 1 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 340/04
ENGINE: LYC O360A3A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: INSUFFICIENT TERRAIN CLR IN RT
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W TREES DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: GO ROUND (ABORTED VFR)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LOW PASS OVER PRIVATE STRIP. TURNED OFF INTO
RISING TERRAIN. HIT TREES. NORTH TAKEOFFS
PROHIBITED DUE TO MOUNTAIN.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 6880R LOCATION: ABERDEEN , ID
DATE: 04/04/97 ACFT HRS: 220
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY BRKN 5000 10 260/20G30
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1000 HRS IN MODEL: 220 LAST 90 DAYS: 10
CAUSES: FULL FUEL TO FUEL LOW/EXHAUST
INADEQ/IMP PF PREP/PLANNING
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: FORCED LANDING DMG: NONE
PHASE OF FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
FUEL PROBLEM. LANDED ON A ROAD. FUEL GAGE SHOWED 7
GAL. FUEL TANKS EMPTY. CONTINUED FLIGHT WITH
CLOSER FUEL STOPS.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 12033 LOCATION: COTTONWOOD , AZ
DATE: 11/14/96 ACFT HRS: 47
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 210/12
ENGINE: LYC O320E3D
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 247 HRS IN MODEL: 51 LAST 90 DAYS: 51
CAUSES: MISUSE CARBHT/DEIC PROC TB ENG
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: UNDERSHOOT LANDING DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LOST POWER IN PATTERN. IMPACT SHORT OF RUNWAY. NO
ANOMALIES. SERIOUS CARB ICE CONDITIONS.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 81081 LOCATION: MOUNT PLEASANT , PA
DATE: 06/29/97 ACFT HRS: 90
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 10 230/10
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 3900 HRS IN MODEL: 15 LAST 90 DAYS: 12
CAUSES: IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
INADEQUATE FLT/SUPERV (PILOT)
DOWNDRAFT
GUSTY WINDS
TYPE EVENT: HARD LANDING DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
WIND AND DOWNDRAFT UNCORRECTED CAUSE HARD LANDING.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 626BA LOCATION: MUSCLE SHOALS , AL
DATE: 06/28/97 ACFT HRS: 127
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY SCAT 9 240/06
ENGINE: LYC O320E3D
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 661 HRS IN MODEL: 127 LAST 90 DAYS: 13
CAUSES: SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
HIDDEN HAZARDOUS OBJECTS
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W OTHER DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL
CATEGORY: UNDETERMINED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
DEPARTING PRIVATE STRIP WING. HIT A HAY BALE. HAD
ROTATED TO MISS BALE BUT FAILED. CARTWHEELED TO
STOP.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 35K LOCATION: HARRISBURG , IL
DATE: 07/27/97 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FINAL APPROACH
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
*******************************************************************************
AMTR RV6 NNUM: 523JC LOCATION: CROCKETT , TX
DATE: 08/09/97 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE: LYC O320*
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1000 HRS IN MODEL: 3 LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: MISC/PILOT UNSAFE ACTS
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: FORCED LANDING DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TO INIT CLIMB(1ST PWR REDUCT)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ENGINE QUIT ON CLIMBOUT DUE FUEL STARVATION. HAD
BUMPED FUEL SELECTOR OUT OF DETENTE. TOO LOW FOR
RESTART.
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 126JM LOCATION: MIDDLETON , WI
DATE: 07/28/97 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:2
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
AIRCRAFT CAME IN LOW AND SLOW ON APPROACH, STRUCK
A BUSH, FLIPPED OVER LANDED IN A DITCH.
*******************************************************************************
AMTR RV6 NNUM: 812AB LOCATION: GOLDENDALE , WA
DATE: 09/21/97 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:2
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LANDED, SKIDDED ABOUT 100 YARDS, AND FLIPPED OVER.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 2165U LOCATION: KINGMAN , AZ
DATE: 11/22/97 ACFT HRS: 4
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER GR1K G10 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1650 HRS IN MODEL: 468 LAST 90 DAYS: 20
CAUSES: ENGINE OIL SYSTEM
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W OTHER DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ROLL-OUT (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LEAKING OIL RESTRICTING VISABILITY THROUGH SIDE
AND FORWARD WINDSCREENS. STRUCK TAXI WAY SIGN
DURING ROLLOUT.
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 410MS LOCATION: DAYTON , OH
DATE: 11/17/97 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 461 HRS IN MODEL: 2 LAST 90 DAYS: 2
CAUSES: IMPROP OPER BRAKE/FLT CLT GRN
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ROLL-OUT (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
LANDING FAST BOUNCED RAN OFF SIDE OFF RUNWAY. HIT
A LIGHT. BROKE OFF NOSEWHEEL AND WOOD PROP.
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 961CP LOCATION: JULIAN , CA
DATE: 12/22/96 ACFT HRS: 58
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 2 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: IFR DAY BRKN 2300 G10 200/15
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1340 HRS IN MODEL: 54 LAST 90 DAYS: 15
CAUSES: INSUFFICIENT TERRAIN CLR IN RT
POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING-WX
ICING ON AIRCRAFT
WEATHER
TYPE EVENT: UNCONTROLLED COLL WITH GRND DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
IMPACTED MOUNTAIN TERRAIN IN IMC. ICING AND SEVERE
TURBULENCE. GIVEN AIRMETS AND SIGMENTS ON WX
BRIEF. WENT ANYWAY.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 93SJ LOCATION: WOODLAKE , CA
DATE: 09/06/97 ACFT HRS: 123
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:2
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 10 170/05
ENGINE: LYC O360*
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1331 HRS IN MODEL: 33 LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: POOR PREFLIGHT PLAN FUEL QT
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: FORCED LANDING DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
EXHAUST FUEL ENROUTE TO FUELING STOP. LANDED IN
ORANGE GROVE. TANKS CONTAINED NO USABLE FUEL.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 41TR LOCATION: SILER CITY , NC
DATE: 04/03/98 ACFT HRS: 205
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN NIGHT 0/
ENGINE: LYC O320D2G
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 2900 HRS IN MODEL: 108 LAST 90 DAYS: 26
CAUSES: FUEL DISTRIBUTION
UNSAFE ACTS BY THIRD PARTY
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: ENGINE MALFUNCTION DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY: MISCELLANEOUS, OTHER, NONE
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
RAW FUEL ODOR POWER LOSS ENROUTE. LAND CLOSED
STRIP. FUEL LINE CAME OFF. HAD JUST REPLACED CARB.
FAILED SECURE LINE
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 16DK LOCATION: HURRICANE , UT
DATE: 10/12/96 ACFT HRS: 243
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 2 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DUSK CLER 10 040/04
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1133 HRS IN MODEL: 74 LAST 90 DAYS: 38
CAUSES: LOST GROUND REF AT NT VFR
PILOT INCAP EXCLUDES ALCOHOL
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: UNCONTROLLED COLL WITH GRND DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: TO INIT CLIMB(1ST PWR REDUCT)
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
DEPARTED DARK NIGHT SANS RUNWAY LIGHTS. PILOT HAD
A NO FLY DRUG IN SYSTEM IMPAIRED PERFORMANCE HEAD
COLD DRUG.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 812AB LOCATION: THE DALLES , OR
DATE: 01/09/97 ACFT HRS: 8
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY OCST 9999 G10 0/
ENGINE: LYC O320A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 13100 HRS IN MODEL: 10 LAST 90 DAYS: 5
CAUSES: MISC/PILOT UNSAFE ACTS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W WIRES-POLES DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ACROBATICS-BUZZING
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
STRUCK POWR LINE MAKING LOW PASS OVER COMPANY
AIRPORT.Y
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 1830D LOCATION: MARYVILLE , TN
DATE: 07/05/98 ACFT HRS: 100
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE: CONT O200A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 4300 HRS IN MODEL: 20 LAST 90 DAYS: 5
CAUSES: POOR PREFLIGHT PLAN FUEL QT
EMERGENCY LANDING
TYPE EVENT: FORCED LANDING DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
FUEL EXHAUSTION 15 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE CLAIMS
DIPPED TANKS FOR 20 GAL. CAUSE LOSS OF FUE
UNDETERMINED.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 345JE LOCATION: BOUNTIFUL , UT
DATE: 06/20/97 ACFT HRS: 483
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER G10 0/
ENGINE: LYC IO360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1128 HRS IN MODEL: 395 LAST 90 DAYS: 16
CAUSES: STRUCK BIRDS IN FLIGHT PATH
SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
BIRD STRIKE
HIGH VEGETATION
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W BIRDS DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: GO ROUND (ABORTED VFR)
CATEGORY: PILOT AND MAINTENANCE
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
STRUCK LARGE BIRD ON GO AROUND. IMPACT BROKE
CANOPY. INJURED PILOT. ELECTED LAND IN TALL HAY.
NOSED OVER.
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 67KH LOCATION: HUNTER , NY
DATE: 07/06/98 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W TREES DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ROLL-OUT (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
CROSSSWIND LIFTED LEFT WING. EXITED RIGHT OFF
RUNWAY. TERRAIN SLOPED DOWN. WENT AIRBORNE INTO
TREES AT RUNWAY HEIGH
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 26CH LOCATION: ROSEBURG , OR
DATE: 08/12/98 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: ENGINE MALFUNCTION DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FORCED/PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ACFT EXPERIENCED A COMPLLETE ENGINE FAILURE, MADE
A HARD LANDING, THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND
PUNCTURED A FUEL C
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 44JR LOCATION: SMITH VALLEY , NV
DATE: 11/01/97 ACFT HRS: 114
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY CLER 10 0/
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1715 HRS IN MODEL: 114 LAST 90 DAYS: 50
CAUSES: MIXTURE CONTROL
TYPE EVENT: FORCED LANDING DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ALL ENGINE POWER WAS SUDDENLY LOST WHILE CRUISING
OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAININ THE PILOTS EXPERIMENTAL
AIRPLANE. THE
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 245DF LOCATION: BAINBRIDGE , GA
DATE: 08/08/98 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: PROP MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 26MH LOCATION: PHOENIX , AZ
DATE: 10/10/98 ACFT HRS: 440
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 550 HRS IN MODEL: 440 LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: MAIN GEAR STRUT/AXLE/TRUCK
TYPE EVENT: GEAR COLLAPSE DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: GROUND TAXI, OTHER AIRPLANE
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
AFTER LANDING/TAXIING PILOT STARTED A L/H TURN TO
RAMP AND THE NOSE WHEEL'STUBULAR STRUT BROKE IN
HALF. A/C FELL DO
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 976DP LOCATION: JACKPOT , NV
DATE: 08/21/98 ACFT HRS: 44
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 457 HRS IN MODEL: 52 LAST 90 DAYS: 52
CAUSES: IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
IMPROP OPER BRAKE/FLT CLT GRN
GUSTY WINDS
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: OVERSHOOT LANDING DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: LEVEL OFF TOUCHDOWN
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
(-5) THE PILOT, DONALD L. PFEIFFER, LANDED AT
JACKPOT, NV., ABOUT 0900 LOCAL TIME, 08/21/98. THE
WEATHER CONDITIONS
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 80287 LOCATION: PAYSON , UT
DATE: 04/02/99 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT:
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ACFT LOST POWER AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN
EMERGENCY LANDING ON A FARM ROAD, THE LEFT WING
STRUCK A FENCE P
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 200TC LOCATION: SMYRNA , TN
DATE: 12/01/98 ACFT HRS: 353
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 2907 HRS IN MODEL: 100 LAST 90 DAYS: 75
CAUSES: FAIL AVD OBJS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
FAIL ADVISE UNSAFE APT COND
ICING ON AIRCRAFT
OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS
TYPE EVENT: COLLISION /W OTHER DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: GROUND TAXI, OTHER AIRPLANE
CATEGORY: PILOT INDUCED
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
(-5)PILOT TAXIED AIRCRAFT FROM T HANGAR BRAVO,
SOUTH TOWARD MAIN RAMP. AS AIRCRAFT TURNED SSW
AROUND THE CORNER OF
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 107BB LOCATION: ALBUQUERQUE , NM
DATE: 05/14/99 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT:
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ACFT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH TO RWY 22 AND THE AUTO
PILOT DID NOT DISCONNECT, THE ACFT YAWED SEVERELY
TO THE LEFT AND
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 369X LOCATION: GARDEN CITY , KS
DATE: 06/28/99 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT:
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ACFT ENGINE QUIT, AND THE ACFT LANDED SHORT OF THE
RWY IN A WHEATFIELD AND FLIPPED OVER, OTHER
CIRCUMSTANCES ARE UN
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 80274 LOCATION: HUNTERS , WA
DATE: 07/06/99 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:1
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT:
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE ON LANDING,
OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES ARE UNKNOWN.
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 5987D LOCATION: ARLINGTON , WA
DATE: 07/07/99 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 1 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: DMG: DEMOLISHED
PHASE OF FLIGHT:
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ACFT CRASHED ON TAKE-OFF, THE PILOT/SOLE OCCUPANT
SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES, THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED BY
FIRE, OTHER CI
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 181R LOCATION: LONG BEACH , CA
DATE: 03/17/99 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: BRAKE
TYPE EVENT: LOSS OF DIR CTL-GRND LOOP DMG: NONE
PHASE OF FLIGHT: ROLL-OUT (FIXED WING)
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ON LANDING ROLLOUT AT APPROXIMATELY 10KTS, PILOT
APPLIED LIGHT BRAKING PRESSURE. RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL
FAILED AT WELD
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 36VR LOCATION: VACAVILLE , CA
DATE: 02/26/99 ACFT HRS:
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES:
TYPE EVENT: ENGINE MALFUNCTION DMG: SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF FLIGHT: FCD/PREC LDG FROM CRUISE
CATEGORY:
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
ACFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE AND CRASH-LANDED
ALONG THE SHOELINE OF LAKE BERRYESSA, OTHER
CIRCUMSTANCES ARE UNKN
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AMTR RV6A NNUM: 527RL LOCATION: RED WING , MN
DATE: 04/24/99 ACFT HRS: 63
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: UNKNOWN DAY 0/
ENGINE:
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1000 HRS IN MODEL: 63 LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: ENGINE POWER SECTION
TYPE EVENT: ENGINE MALFUNCTION DMG: NONE
PHASE OF FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
CRANKSHAFT FAILURE IN FLIGHT.
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AMTR RV6 NNUM: 956DB LOCATION: TETERBORO , NJ
DATE: 08/13/98 ACFT HRS: 24
YEAR OF MFG: FATALS: 0 INJURIES:0
WX AND WIND: VFR DAY 0/
ENGINE: LYC O360D1A
PILOT: TOTAL HRS.: 1400 HRS IN MODEL: LAST 90 DAYS:
CAUSES: FUEL CONTROL/CARBURETOR
TYPE EVENT: FIRE OR EXPLOSION-ON GROUND DMG: MINOR
PHASE OF FLIGHT: GROUND TAXI, OTHER AIRPLANE
CATEGORY: OPERATOR DEF, OTHER THAN PILOT
TYPE AIRCRAFT: MONOPLANE-LOW WING
REMARKS:
(-5)INTAKE FIRE WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF AT
TETERBORO. FIRE AND RESCUE RESPONDED. MINOR
DAMAGE TO COWL UNDER ENGI
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Rpt#: 19910910000 ATASYS: 8100 TURBINE SYSTEM (RECIP. ONLY)
Difficulty Date: 03/30/91 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: GL13
AMTR RV6 REG.#: S/N: TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: LYC O320E2A S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: PIPE P/N: CONDITION: CRACKED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: OTHER
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: CRUISE
REMARKS: THE EXHAUST PIPES HAD CRACKED TWICE THE NR 4
CYLINDER. THE SECOND TIME WAS IN FLIGHT; A SAFE
BY LOUD LANDING WAS MADE AND IT WAS FOUND THE PIPE
HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND HAD ALSO CRACKED AT
THE "Y" CONNECTION. THE PIPES WERE BRACED FROM AN
OIL PAN BOLT DIRECTLY DOWN TO THE PIPES.
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Rpt#: 19930521000 ATASYS: 3710 VACUUM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Difficulty Date: 04/01/93 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: SW99
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 45FD S/N: 20146 TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: PUMP P/N:211CC CONDITION:
MALFUNCTIONED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:6E12554
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: NOT REPORTED
REMARKS: PURCHASED AS A CERTIFIED OVERHAULED UNIT ON
SEPTEMBER, 1991, BUT AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN ONLY 3
HOURS WHEN VACUUM PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. FOUND THE
INSIDE SURFACE OF THE STATOR (BELL HOUSING) TO
HAVE ROUGH WAVY BUMPS AND ROUGH EDGES. IMPELLER
BLADES WOULD NOT SLIDE OVER PROPERLY.
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Rpt#: 19930611000 ATASYS: 8500 ENGINE (RECIPROCATING)
Difficulty Date: 04/25/93 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: CE07
AMTR RV6 REG.#: S/N: TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: LYC O320E2D S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: ENGINE P/N: CONDITION: VAPOR LOCK
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: ABORTED TAKE
NATURE OF CONDITION: ENGINE STOPP
STAGE OF OPERATION: TAKEOFF
REMARKS: AFTER A SHORT FLIGHT ON MOGAS, THE PLANE WAS
REFUELED WITH 80/87 AVGAS AND ON TAKE-OFF, THE
ENGINE QUIT COLD AT ABOUT A SPEED OF 50 MPH JUST
BEFORE ROTATION. ABORTED TAKE-OFF, AND SUBSEQUENT
ENGINE START WAS UNEVENTFUL. OAT WAS 94F AND
VAPOR LOCK WAS THE MOST PROBABLE CAUSE. HOT
STARTS ON MOGAS ON A HOT DAY ARE A VERY POOR IDEA.
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Rpt#: 19930611000 ATASYS: 7810 COLLECTOR/NOZZLE
Difficulty Date: 03/03/93 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: CE07
AMTR RV6 REG.#: S/N: TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: LYC O320E3D S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: WYE P/N: CONDITION: CRACKED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: INSP/MAINT
REMARKS: CRACK OCCURRED AT THE Y-JUNCTION BELOW THE NR 4
CYLINDER. THIS OCCURRED EVEN THOUGH BALL JOINTS
ARE WELDED INTO THE PIPES AT THE NR 4 AND NR 1
CYLINDER STUBS. SUBMITTER STATED OPINION IS THAT
BRACING THESE PIPES FROM THE ENGINE IS A POOR IDEA
AND THAT THE PIPES THEMSELVES ARE POORLY MADE.
THE MATERIAL SHOULD BE THICKER AND EACH LEG BELOW
THE CYLINDERS MUST HAVE SOME EXPANSION SLIP OR A
BALL JOINT.
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Rpt#: 19930816001 ATASYS: 7810 COLLECTOR/NOZZLE
Difficulty Date: 04/27/93 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: GL13
AMTR RV6 REG.#: S/N: TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: WYE P/N: CONDITION: CRACKED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: INSP/MAINT
REMARKS: EXHAUST PIPE CRACKS. AFTER SEVERAL CRACKS AND
SUBSEQUENT INSTALLATION OF TWO BALL JOINTS IN THE
LONGER LENGTHS OF THE EXHAUST PIPES, STILL
DEVELOPED A CRACK (4 INCHES LONG) IN THE 'Y' BELOW
THE NR 4 CYLINDER. ACCORDING TO SUBMITTER, A
HIGHLY QUALIFIED WELDER (AIRCRAFT CERTIFIED)
STATED THAT IT WOULD ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME
BEFORE MORE TROUBLE, SO INSTALLED A SET OF PIPES
FROM BETTERMAN IN COLORADO. THEY APPEAR TO BE
STRONGER AND BETTER QUALITY. EVERYONE USING THE
TOLLE PIPES SHOULD CAREFULLY INSPECT THE ENTIRE
EXHAUST SYSTEM EVERY 25 HOURS.
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Rpt#: 19940725001 ATASYS: 2821 FUEL FILTER-STRAINER
Difficulty Date: 06/10/94 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: NM09
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 321RJ S/N: S1 TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: STRAINER P/N: CONDITION: LEAKS
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: FLUID LOSS
STAGE OF OPERATION: INSP/MAINT
REMARKS: FUEL STRAINER IS HELD IN PLACE BY WIRE BALES ON
SIDE. FUEL LEAKS OUT WHEN ENGINE TORQUES/FUEL
LINE IF/WHEN BALE FAILS THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL
STRAINER WILL DROP OFF. THE NUT ON THE BOTTOM HAD
25 FEET/POUNDS OF TORQUE TO KEEP IT SEALING. THE
FUEL STRAINER MOUNT PROVIDES LITTLE SUPPORT, FUEL
LINE PASSES THROUGH A HOLE IN FIREWALL.
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Rpt#: 19941222002 ATASYS: 8540 ENGINE REAR SECTION
Difficulty Date: 10/25/94 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: NM01
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 35EM S/N: 001 TT: 60 TSO: 0
ENGINE: LYC O320D1A S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: MOUNT P/N:C31D21083A CONDITION: BROKEN
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: INSP/MAINT
REMARKS: STARTER ATTACHMENT FLANGE WAS FOUND BROKEN. NO
SIGN OF FAILURE WAS PRESENT, EXCEPT STARTER WOULD
NOT FUNCTION. STARTER WAS RETAINED BY POWER CABLE
ONLY. COULD HAVE DEPARTED A/C ANY TIME.
SUBMITTER SUGGESTS LYCOMING RECALL ALL STARTERS
WITH THIS TYPE OF ATTACHMENT, DESIGN AND SUPPLY
LATER STYLE BRACKET WHICH IS .5 INCH THICKER IN
THE AREA OF FAILURE. THIS IS THE 2ND FAILURE OF
THIS PART. FIRST PART LASTED 60 HOURS, 2ND - 100
HOURS.
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Rpt#: 19960919009 ATASYS: 8550 ENGINE OIL SYSTEM
Difficulty Date: 11/10/93 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: EA23
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 18FR S/N: 20851 TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: LYC O320D1A S/N: L1673239A
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: ADAPTER P/N: CONDITION: MISDRILLED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: FLUID LOSS
STAGE OF OPERATION: INSP/MAINT
REMARKS: OIL LEAK FOUND AT OIL TEMPERATURE PROBE ADAPTER
PLUG. THE PLUG WAS MISMACHINED. THE PIPE TAP
BORE WHICH ACCEPTED THE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR WAS
TAPPED ALL THE WAY THROUGH SO THAT THE SENSOR DID
NOT SEAL AND A HOLE WAS DRILLED FROM THE SAFETY
WIRE DRILLING THROUGH TO THE BAR.
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Rpt#: 19961010008 ATASYS: 7414 MAGNETO/DISTRIBUTOR
Difficulty Date: 10/28/95 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: SW99
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 679CM S/N: 20102 TT: 235 TSO: 0
ENGINE: LYC O320D1A S/N: L15727
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: MAGNETO P/N:4271 CONDITION: COIL FAILED
COMPONENT: MAKE: SLICK MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: INSP/MAINT
REMARKS: ON MAY 4, 1995, DUE TO HARD START PROBLEM, THE
LEFT MAG COIL WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE. ON OCTOBER 28,
1995, THE RIGHT MAG FAILED IN-FLIGHT DUE TO A
DEFECTIVE COIL.
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Rpt#: 19961010008 ATASYS: 7414 MAGNETO/DISTRIBUTOR
Difficulty Date: 10/28/95 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: SW99
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 679CM S/N: 20102 TT: 274 TSO: 0
ENGINE: LYC O320D1A S/N: L15727
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: MAGNETO P/N:4270 CONDITION: COIL FAILED
COMPONENT: MAKE: SLICK MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: INSP/MAINT
REMARKS: ON MAY 4, 1995, DUE TO HARD START PROBLEM, THE
LEFT MAG COIL WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE. ON OCTOBER 28,
1995, THE RIGHT MAG FAILED IN-FLIGHT DUE TO A
DEFECTIVE COIL.
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Rpt#: 19970130003 ATASYS: 2562 EMERGENCY LOCATOR BEACON
Difficulty Date: 12/22/96 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: WP09
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 961CP S/N: 23938 TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: ELT P/N:AK450 CONDITION: FAILED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:4502256
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: INSP/MAINT
REMARKS: ON ACCIDENT SITE, ELT WAS REMOVED FROM FUSELAGE
AND SWITCH WAS IN 'ARM'. NO OUTPUT FROM
TRANSMITTER ON 121.5 WAS DETECTED BY RADIO
RECEIVERS AT ACCIDENT SITE. WHEN ELT WAS SHAKEN
FORE AND AFT IN THE PROPER IMPACT MOTION BY HAND
AT SITE, NOTHING WAS EMITTED ON 121.5.
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Rpt#: 19971218007 ATASYS: 7602 MIXTURE CONTROL
Difficulty Date: 11/26/97 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: WP23
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 44JR S/N: 24545 TT: 114 TSO: 0
ENGINE: S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: CABLE P/N:A740 CONDITION: BROKE
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: UNSCHED LAND
NATURE OF CONDITION: PARTIAL RPM/
STAGE OF OPERATION: CRUISE
REMARKS: MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE BROKE IN CRUISE FLIGHT
CAUSING FORCED LANDING. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CAUSE
AS VIBRATION STRESS. RECOMMEND USING HEAVIER
CABLE WITH THREADED TERMINATION.
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Rpt#: 19980226004 ATASYS: 2720 RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
Difficulty Date: 11/25/97 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: CE09
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 36AH S/N: 20814 TT: 430 TSO: 0
ENGINE: S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: PEDAL P/N:WD607 CONDITION: FAILED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: NOT REPORTED
REMARKS: LEFT RUDDER PEDAL SNAPPED OFF OF CROSS PIECE.
ASSEMBLY WAS FACTORY PURCHASED. BOTH PARTS SENT
TO NTSB FOR ANALYSIS. NTSB DETERMINED THERE WAS A
FATIGUE CRACK ORIGINATING ON THE REAR OUTSIDE
PORTION OF THE TORQUE TUBE.
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Rpt#: 19980717004 ATASYS: 3222 NOSE/TAIL GEAR STRUT/AXLE
Difficulty Date: 06/14/98 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: AUS
AMTR RV6 REG.#: S/N: TT: 0 TSO: 0
ENGINE: S/N:
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: STRUT P/N:U603 CONDITION: FAILED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: NONE
NATURE OF CONDITION: OTHER
STAGE OF OPERATION: LANDING
REMARKS: (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR LEG FAILED IN AREA OF
UPPER ATTACHMENT. SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
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Rpt#: 19990122005 ATASYS: 7200 ENGINE (TURBINE/TURBOPROP)
Difficulty Date: 08/08/98 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: SO11
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 245DF S/N: 23315 TT: 73 TSO: 0
ENGINE: LYC O360A1A S/N: L3519936A
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: ENGINE P/N: CONDITION:
MISMANUFACTURED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: OTHER
NATURE OF CONDITION: VIBRATION/BU
STAGE OF OPERATION: CRUISE
REMARKS: THIS ENGINE WAS INSTALLED NEW ON A HOMEBUILT KIT
VAN RV-6 AIRCRAFT. DUIRNG CRUISE FLIGHT, THE
PROPELLER BECAME LOOSE CA USING A VIBRATION. THE
FRONT CRANKSHAFT COMPRESSION PLUG OPENED AND OIL
WAS ALLOWED TO FLOW OUT AROUND THE BACK OF THE
PROPELLER. SUBMITTER STATED TEXTRON LYCOMING SI
1435 WAS NOT C/W WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED OIL TO
RETURN TO THE SUMP.
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Rpt#: 19990611001 ATASYS: 8520 ENGINE POWER SECTION
Difficulty Date: 04/24/99 OPERATOR: DIST.OFF.: GL11
AMTR RV6 REG.#: 527RL S/N: 23426 TT: 63 TSO: 0
ENGINE: CONT IO360A S/N: L902051A
PROPELLER: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:
PARTNAME: CRANKSHAFT P/N: CONDITION: FAILED
COMPONENT: MAKE: MODEL: S/N:77850
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE: UNSCHED LAND
NATURE OF CONDITION: ENGINE STOPP
STAGE OF OPERATION: CRUISE
REMARKS: BROKEN CRANKSHAFT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. ENGINE
SEIZED. LANDED ON ROAD WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. NO
OTHER DAMAGE.