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August 15, 2010 · Oliver A Bruce RV6-A · N50BU
Trenton, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Trenton, MO
Aircraft
Oliver A Bruce RV6-A
Tail Number
N50BU
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA481
The pilot reported that the cockpit canopy latch broke at the conclusion of the previous flight. The latch was welded and reinstalled prior to the accident flight. After takeoff, the repaired canopy latch failed as the airplane climbed through 50 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway due to the possibility of the canopy separating and striking the empennage in flight. However, after landing, he was unable to stop on the remaining runway and the airplane struck a ditch during the runway overrun. The nose landing gear subsequently collapsed and the airplane nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the cockpit canopy latch had broken at the conclusion of the previous flight. The latch was welded and reinstalled prior to the accident flight. After takeoff, the repaired canopy latch failed as the airplane climbed through 50 feet above ground level. The pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway due to the possibility of the canopy separating and striking the empennage in flight. However, he was unable to stop on the remaining runway and the airplane struck a ditch during the runway excursion. The nose landing gear subsequently collapsed and the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CDT
Nearest AirportTrenton Muni (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4307 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftOliver A Bruce RV6-A
Tail NumberN50BU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC