Amateur-built RV-6A accident near Midway, Georgia, November 18, 2006
On November 18, 2006 at about 9:45 pm local time, a amateur-built RV-6A, registered N525RV, was substantially damaged in an accident near Midway, Georgia (Steve Berg Field). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
An on ground encounter with rough/uneven terrain during the landing roll out resulting in the collapse of the nosewheel and subsequent nose over.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 18, 2006 · about 9:45 pm local time
- Place
- Midway, Georgia · Steve Berg Field · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built RV-6A
- Registration
- N525RV · registry record · serial 25114
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot made a VFR approach and landing to a rough grass landing area. The nosewheel collided with a rut on the landing roll out and collapsed. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Examination of the nosewheel revealed no evidence of a preexisting crack or failure.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 800 hours in all; 14 in this make and model; 20 in the last 90 days; 15 in the last 30 days; 720 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: February 1, 2005
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,627 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, June 1, 2006; 11 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,800 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4N (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: GA39 Savannah GA at 8:30 pm
- Destination: Midway GA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 36, 2,374 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 5 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 2,500 ft
- Temperature: 54°F (12°C), dew point 43°F (6°C)
- Altimeter: 29.96 inHg
- Observation at 8:55 pm from KSVN, 30 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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