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June 14, 2019 · Vans VANS ACFT RV 6 Undesignat · N696SH
Culpepper, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Culpepper, VA
Aircraft
Vans VANS ACFT RV 6 Undesignat (2004)
Tail Number
N696SH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA351
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust, so she added more aileron input to counteract it, but the "gust died down." The airplane then fishtailed, so she attempted to abort the takeoff by reducing power and applying brakes, but the airplane veered right. Despite applying brakes to stop the veer, the left wing settled to the ground, and the airplane came to a stop at the side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing aft spar and engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll, she added more aileron input to counteract a wind gust but just as quickly, the "crosswind died off." The airplane fishtailed so she aborted the takeoff and applied brakes, but the airplane veered right and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing aft spar and engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 310° at 9 knots, gusting 17 knots. The airplane departed on runway 04.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCulpeper Rgnl (0nm NW)
Runway04
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans VANS ACFT RV 6 Undesignat
Tail NumberN696SH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC