N58BD

Substantial
Minor

STROUP ROBERT RV-6S/N: 20070

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 5, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA192
Location
Muleshoe, TX
Event ID
20100406X02001
Coordinates
34.185001, -102.641113
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's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in strong, gusting winds.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N58BD
Make
STROUP ROBERT
Serial Number
20070
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
RV-6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1361 FERRIS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
TX 75146-5517
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot lined up the airplane along the centerline of runway 25 and noted that the winds would be a "strong quartering left headwind/crosswind." Shortly after commencing the takeoff roll the airplane's tail wheel lifted off the ground and the airplane began to veer left as the airplane weather vaned about 20 degrees to the left of runway heading. The pilot elected not to abort the takeoff and attempted to correct back to runway heading. As the airplane approached the edge of the 60-foot wide runway, the airplane became airborne. Control of the airplane was lost and the airplane pitched up and rolled right. The roll continued until the airplane was inverted at which time the nose dropped towards the runway and the airplane impacted the runway inverted and skidded 20 feet off the right side of the runway. A review of photos provided by the pilot and first responders revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. There were no reported anomalies with the airframe or engine prior to impact. At the time of the accident weather in the vicinity of the airport was winds from 220 degrees at 20 knots gusting to 27.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA192