N15TPT.R. BRISTOL RV-6 1993-05-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

T.R. BRISTOL RV-6 S/N: 20141

Summary

On May 05, 1993, a T.r. Bristol RV-6 (N15TP) was involved in an accident near Trinity Center, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILURE TO OBTAIN ENOUGH AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA201. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15TP.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 5, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA201
Location
TRINITY CENTER, CA
Event ID
20001211X12418
Coordinates
41.050464, -122.780555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILURE TO OBTAIN ENOUGH AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
T.R. BRISTOL
Serial Number
20141
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV-6 RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93LA201