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September 30, 1993 · Cryder RV-6 · N607DC
Ely, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ely, NV
Aircraft
Cryder RV-6
Tail Number
N607DC
Operator
Oris D Cryder
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA372
The pilot reported that during the ground roll portion of takeoff the left main landing gear tire blew out. The pilot aborted the takeoff by reducing engine power. The airplane veered off the runway, entered a gravel area, and collided with a runway sign. The runway was 5998 feet long by 150 feet wide.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his conventional gear airplane after the failure of a main landing gear tire.
Full Narrative
On September 30, 1993, at 1045 Pacific daylight time, a Cryder RV6 (experimental airplane), N607DC, experienced a loss of directional control during takeoff from the Yelland Field, Ely, Nevada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and neither the commercial pilot nor passenger was injured. The flight was originating at the time of the mishap. The pilot was interviewed via telephone on September 30, 1993. The pilot stated that the left main landing gear tire blew out during the ground roll portion of the takeoff from Runway 18. The pilot further stated that he aborted the takeoff by reducing engine power, and then he lost control of the airplane as it veered off the runway into gravel and collided with a runway sign.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 PDT
Nearest AirportEly Airport (Yelland Fld) (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5998 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCryder RV-6
Tail NumberN607DC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOris D Cryder
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility55 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC