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:
- Multiple accidents involved a loss of aircraft control, frequently occurring during takeoff, low-altitude maneuvers, or in adverse weather conditions.
- Engine failures, in-flight fires, and structural breakups were identified as causes in several incidents.
- Other reported accidents included a mid-air collision on final approach and a landing gear malfunction during landing.
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