# Vans RV-6T

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 05608WC, 05625FF
- Manufacturer (registry): VANS AIRCRAFT INC
- Model: RV-6T
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-6t

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI03FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA238), Aug 1, 2003: Vans RV-6T (N66VA), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other airplane pilot's inadequate visual look out and his failure to perform a go-around, and maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA113), Apr 2, 2000: Vans RV-6T (N96VA), Pettigrew, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's disregard for the…
- [NTSB SEA96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA004), Oct 7, 1995: Vans RV-6T (N96VA), North Plains, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of fuel quantity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20030801028822A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030801028822A), Aug 1, 2003: Amtr RV6T (N66VA), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot made a normal approach, a normal landing, and a normal departure off the runway. Another aircraft (Lancair) overtook on the ground and crashed into…
- [Accident 20000402004689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000402004689A), Apr 2, 2000: N96VA, Pettigrew, AR, No damage, 2 fatal. Aircraft impacted tree estimated 60 ft up, left wing separated. Impacted ground 146 ft. from tree inverted. Aircraft flipped over again, went 52 ft. then…
- [Accident 19951007031409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951007031409A), Oct 7, 1995: Amtr RV6 (N96VA), Hillsboro, OR, Substantial damage. Lost power on approach to airpark. Had run a fuel tank dry. Struck bushes. Tank was empty. Indictor was faulty.

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