Mankato, MN, USA
N5060
VANS RV6A
On May 3, 2022, about 1948 central daylight time, a Vans RV-6A, N5060, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Mankato, Minnesota. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he entered downwind for a left traffic pattern for runway 15. As the airplane crossed the runway threshold the pilot reduced power to idle, and shortly thereafter, the main landing gear touched down onto the runway surface. The airplane slowed, and as the nosewheel touched down the airplane abruptly lurched to the side. The airplane exited the runway surface, struck a berm, temporarily lifted off the ground, and came to rest nose down. The firewall, left wing, and rudder sustained substantial damage. The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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