Summary
On May 13, 2016, a Jewett Brandon RV 6 (N700MJ) was involved in an incident near Mckinney, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff.
On May 13, 2016, about 0830 central daylight time, a kit built Vans RV-6 airplane, N700MJ, departed the runway and impacted trees during an attempted takeoff from the Aero Country Airport (T31), McKinney, Texas. The private rated pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated a private individual, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The cross country flight was originating at the time of the accident with the intended destination of Sherman, Texas.
The pilot reported that he applied engine power for the takeoff, the airplane "snapped" left; he applied right rudder to counter the propeller torque.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN16LA185. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N700MJ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 13, 2016, about 0830 central daylight time, a kit built Vans RV-6 airplane, N700MJ, departed the runway and impacted trees during an attempted takeoff from the Aero Country Airport (T31), McKinney, Texas. The private rated pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated a private individual, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The cross country flight was originating at the time of the accident with the intended destination of Sherman, Texas.
The pilot reported that he applied engine power for the takeoff, the airplane "snapped" left; he applied right rudder to counter the propeller torque. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway, so he reduced the throttle, and pulled the mixture control, but could not get the airplane stopped before the airplane impacted trees.
The pilot added that the direct link bar that connected to the tailwheel and the bolts that hold the tailwheel were broken post impact.
The pilot reported he had 358 total flight hours with 15.5 hours in make and model, with 4 hours as pilot-in-command.
The responding Federal Aviation Administration Inspector noted the airplane had sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN16LA185