N341SSSAWBY SCOTT RV-6A2022-04-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SAWBY SCOTT RV-6AS/N: 23894

Summary

On April 17, 2022, a Sawby Scott RV-6A (N341SS) was involved in an accident near Richland, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious 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’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N341SS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 17, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA156
Location
Richland, WA
Event ID
20220418104958
Coordinates
46.305975, -119.303610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SAWBY SCOTT
Serial Number
23894
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
RV-6ARV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA156