September 2, 2016, Viborg, S.D.
Van’s RV-6 Experimental
At about 1000 Central time, the airplane impacted a corn field. The commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured; the airplane was destroyed. Visual conditions prevailed.
NTSB Reports: December 2016
Except for the main wreckage area, there was no noticeable damage to the fields corn stalks. The cockpit, engine cowling and a majority of the fuselage were consumed by fire, although the wings and empennage were mostly intact. Witnesses reported hearing the engine sputtering, and then heard a thud and saw a fireball. They did not observe the airplane in the air.
Key Takeaways:
- A diverse range of aviation incidents occurred in September 2016, stemming from issues such as engine power loss, mid-air collision, inflight breakup, landing gear failure, and inflight fire.
- Loss of control was a recurring factor in several accidents, frequently happening during takeoff, low-altitude flight, or while maneuvering around obstacles or weather.
- The majority of the reported accidents resulted in fatalities or serious injuries to pilots and passengers, with most aircraft sustaining substantial damage or being destroyed.
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