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October 12, 2019 · Llewellyn Warwinc W Vans RV-4 150 · N15WL
Lusby, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2019
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Lusby, MD
Aircraft
Llewellyn Warwinc W Vans RV-4 150 (1994)
Tail Number
N15WL
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA026
The pilot reported that, while taking off and just after rotation, the right wing dropped, and the airplane started to drift right. The right wing struck the runway, followed by the nose and the left wing. The airplane cart wheeled and came to rest in grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. 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 lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain and a subsequent cartwheel.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taking off, just after rotation, the right wing dropped, and the airplane started to drift right. The right wing struck the runway and the nose and the left wing then impacted terrain. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest in the grass adjacent the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An airport's automated weather observation station located 4 miles to the south reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 3 knots. The airplane was departing from runway 31.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportChesapeake Ranch (0nm SSW)
Runway31
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLlewellyn Warwinc W Vans RV-4 150
Tail NumberN15WL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC