N589M

Substantial
None

JOY AVIATION LTD VANS RV-6S/N: 23613

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 24, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA201
Location
McKinney, TX
Event ID
20120326X01225
Coordinates
33.177776, -96.590278
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N589M
Make
JOY AVIATION LTD
Serial Number
23613
Model / ICAO
VANS RV-6

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BUTLER MICHAEL D
Address
18059 COUNTY ROAD 421
Status
Deregistered
City
CROSS PLAINS
State / Zip Code
TX 76443-5117
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the tailwheel equipped airplane started to veer to the left as he started the takeoff roll. He brought the tail up and applied a “little” right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left and he applied full right rudder when it hit the edge of the runway. He kept full power in until it became apparent that he did not have enough airspeed for liftoff. He pulled the throttle to idle, but the airplane hit a construction flag barrier pole and concrete drainage pipes, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA201