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March 18, 2016 · Barnes Thomas A VANS RV 6 · N442TB
Bolingbrook, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Bolingbrook, IL
Aircraft
Barnes Thomas A VANS RV 6 (2003)
Tail Number
N442TB
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA153
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane abruptly turned about 25 degrees to the left. He reduced the power to idle, applied right rudder, but reported that he over corrected to the right. He then applied left rudder to correct for the over correction. The airplane veered off the runway to the left, down an embankment and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane abruptly turned about 25 degrees to the left. He reduced the power to idle, applied right rudder, but reported that he over corrected to the right. He then applied left rudder to correct for the over correction. The airplane veered off the runway to the left, down an embankment and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportBolingbrook'S Clow Intl (0nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length3362 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBarnes Thomas A VANS RV 6
Tail NumberN442TB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A18 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 27 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC