Leon P Archambault RV6A

Aircraft Manufacturer: Leon P Archambault

Model: RV6A

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Leon P Archambault
Manufacturer Serial Number 05636OG
Model RV6A
Category Land
Builder Certification Not Type Certificated
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


8 exact, 9 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
17
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


4 fatal accidents.

23.5% of recorded accidents were fatal.

177
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


3,097

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.5%
Exposure
0.3%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2009 – 2025 Total 17
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 17 observed): 2009 2, 2010 2, 2011 3, 2012 1, 2013 3, 2014 1, 2015 2, 2016 1, 2018 1, 2025 1. 1 2 3 4 0 2 '09 2 '10 3 '11 1 '12 3 '13 1 '14 2 '15 1 '16 1 '18 1 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

6 categories Total 17
Enroute 5
Landing 5
Approach 3
Maneuvering 2
Takeoff 1
Initial climb 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 49
Aircraft 22
Personnel issues 21
Environmental issues 6
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 17
None 5
Serious 5
Fatal 4
Minor 3

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (17)

Recorded Accidents

All 17 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Centerview, MO N692AC Substantial Minor Enroute unknown
Santa Paula, CA N820TL Destroyed Fatal Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Pekin, IL N576RV Substantial Serious Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Deckerville, MI N215DG Substantial Serious Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft
Pikeville, KY N32SN Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Las Cruces, NM N613LE Substantial Serious Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Williams, CA N67GM Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Spearfish, SD N525PW Substantial Minor Enroute Aircraft
Lewisburg, TN N956TT Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Bow, WA N238RV Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Colorado Springs, CO N675RE Substantial Serious Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Oakwood, OK N25LC Substantial None Landing Personnel issues
Cody, WY N52VC Substantial Serious Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Monticello, GA N13KN Substantial Fatal Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Sewanne, TN N3856D Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Demming, NM N613LE Substantial None Approach Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Englewood, FL N88WG Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
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