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March 24, 2012 · Joy Aviation VANS RV-6 · N589M
Mckinney, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mckinney, TX
Aircraft
Joy Aviation VANS RV-6
Tail Number
N589M
Operator
Michael D Butler and Judith K Butler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA201
The pilot reported that the tailwheel-equipped airplane started to veer to the left as he started the takeoff roll. He brought the tail up and applied a “little” right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left, the pilot applied full right rudder, and the airplane hit the edge of the runway. The pilot continued the takeoff with full power, but it became apparent that the airplane did not have enough airspeed for liftoff. He reduced the throttle to idle, but the airplane hit a construction flag barrier pole and concrete drainage pipes that were being installed between the new and existing runways. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the tailwheel equipped airplane started to veer to the left as he started the takeoff roll. He brought the tail up and applied a “little” right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left and he applied full right rudder when it hit the edge of the runway. He kept full power in until it became apparent that he did not have enough airspeed for liftoff. He pulled the throttle to idle, but the airplane hit a construction flag barrier pole and concrete drainage pipes, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 CDT
Nearest AirportCollin County Regional (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJoy Aviation VANS RV-6
Tail NumberN589M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael D Butler and Judith K Butler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Weather SourcePILO