Vans · turboprop
Vans (EX) RV-6 accident history and safety score
Vans (EX) RV-6 appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
61%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
4/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **Vans (EX) RV-6** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
73
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Vans (EX) RV-6
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving Vans (EX) RV-6
2022-05-09
JUSTICE FRANK K VANS RV-6A ERA22LA232 NTSB dataset event at Hendersonville, NC, USA
Hendersonville, NC, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2022-01-23
VANS RV-6A GAA22WA096 NTSB dataset event at Ciudad-Chihuahua state, MX
Ciudad-Chihuahua state, MX · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2020-01-05
Vans VANS RV-6 ERA20FA063 NTSB dataset event at Cullman, AL, USA
Cullman, AL, USA · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2018-11-07
Vans (EX) RV-6 CEN19WA027 NTSB dataset event at Meraaker, NO
Meraaker, NO · Torgnes
2
Fatalities
2014-06-21
ZACH VANS RV-6A CEN14CA348 NTSB dataset event at Wayne, NE, USA
Wayne, NE, USA · ZACH PROPANE SERVICE, INC
0
Fatalities
2012-09-05
HANSEN HANSEN-VANS RV-6 WPR12LA402 NTSB dataset event at Lemolo Lake, OR, USA
Lemolo Lake, OR, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2012-03-24
JOY AVIATION LTD VANS RV-6 CEN12CA201 NTSB dataset event at McKinney, TX, USA
McKinney, TX, USA · Michael D Butler and Judith K Butler
0
Fatalities
2011-11-01
ECKENRODE CARL J VANS RV-6 ERA12FA057 NTSB dataset event at Taylorsville, GA, USA
Taylorsville, GA, USA · P-L AIR INC
1
Fatalities
2011-08-28
WHEELER VANS RV-6A WPR11LA412 NTSB dataset event at Albany, OR, USA
Albany, OR, USA · WHEELER DEAN S
0
Fatalities
2011-08-13
STEVENS R P/MCCRIGHT D W VANS RV-6 CEN11LA573A NTSB dataset event at Conroe, TX, USA
Conroe, TX, USA · KNAB DOUGLAS J
0
Fatalities
2010-08-14
CARR BRYAN VANS RV-6A WPR10CA404 NTSB dataset event at Grass Valley, CA, USA
Grass Valley, CA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2010-05-28
HENNEY MICHAEL A VANS RV-6A CEN10LA274 NTSB dataset event at Granbury, TX, USA
Granbury, TX, USA · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2009-04-15
JORDAN DON R VANS RV-6A CEN09LA250 NTSB dataset event at Arlington, TX, USA
Arlington, TX, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2008-04-07
Powell Vans RV-6A CHI08CA099 NTSB dataset event at French Lick, IN, USA
French Lick, IN, USA · MBP Aviation Inc.
0
Fatalities
2007-08-20
Vans Aircraft Vans RV-6 ATL07CA123 NTSB dataset event at Stockbridge, GA, USA
Stockbridge, GA, USA · Spencer Grant
0
Fatalities
2006-11-02
Olson Vans RV-6 LAX07LA025 NTSB dataset event at Rio Verde, AZ, USA
Rio Verde, AZ, USA · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2006-10-28
Fish Vans RV-6 LAX07LA022 NTSB dataset event at Turlock, CA, USA
Turlock, CA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2006-08-24
Gordon Vans RV-6 DEN06CA117 NTSB dataset event at Erie, CO, USA
Erie, CO, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2005-08-20
Vans RV-6 SEA05WA178 NTSB dataset event at Nadrybie Dwor, PL
Nadrybie Dwor, PL · Karell Peeraer
2
Fatalities
2005-06-16
Rash Vans RV-6A SEA05LA118 NTSB dataset event at Palouse, WA, USA
Palouse, WA, USA · Wesley J. Rash
0
Fatalities
2005-04-22
Ross/Stonecipher Vans RV-6 DEN05LA070 NTSB dataset event at Longmont, CO, USA
Longmont, CO, USA · Spencer H. Grant
0
Fatalities
2004-10-15
Malone VANS RV-6A CHI05LA004 NTSB dataset event at Joliet, IL, USA
Joliet, IL, USA · Mark S. Malone
1
Fatalities
2004-05-07
Branham Vans RV-6 DEN04LA069 NTSB dataset event at Paragonah, UT, USA
Paragonah, UT, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2003-12-14
Hackney Vans RV-6A FTW04LA040 NTSB dataset event at Carthage, TX, USA
Carthage, TX, USA · Billy R. Gee
2
Fatalities
2003-06-28
Stugart Vans RV-6A DEN03FA114 NTSB dataset event at Fort Collins, CO, USA
Fort Collins, CO, USA · James W. Stugart
2
Fatalities