Probable cause
The pilot’s collision with a hole in the runway surface during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on a grass strip, about halfway down the runway, the airplane’s nose landing gear struck a hole in the runway surface, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. The airplane came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR26LA184 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 11, 2026
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kooskia, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Moose Creek Ranger Station (1U1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV-6A
- N-number
- N333PK
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1999
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.