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April 5, 2010 · Stroup Robert RV-6 · N58BD

Muleshoe, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Muleshoe, TX
Aircraft
Stroup Robert RV-6
Tail Number
N58BD
Operator
Carter David C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA192

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 tailwheel lifted off the ground and the airplane began to veer left as the airplane weathervaned about 20 degrees to the left of the runway heading. The pilot elected not to abort the takeoff and attempted to correct back to the runway heading. As the airplane approached the edge of the 60-foot-wide runway it 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 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 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

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.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:44 CDT
Nearest AirportMuleshoe Muni (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStroup Robert RV-6
Tail NumberN58BD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarter David C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 24 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data