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April 8, 2023 · Vans RV6 A · N48PS

Goldsby, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Goldsby, OK
Aircraft
Vans RV6 A (2017)
Tail Number
N48PS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA152

Shortly after takeoff, the pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power and turned back to the airport to land. During the “tight” left traffic pattern, the left wing contacted the runway and the pilot lost control of the airplane, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. Postaccident examination of the engine found the No. 1 electronic ignition lead was loose and detached from the ignition coil. Additionally, the ignition coil package mount bolt was loose, which would have allowed the grouping to vibrate during engine operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The engine electronic ignition system became disconnected, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On April 8, 2023, about 1830 central standard time, an amateur-built Vans RV-6A airplane, N48PS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Goldsby, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The local flight departed runway 13 at the David Jay Perry Airport, Goldsby, Oklahoma. The pilot stated that, about 8-10 seconds after he rotated the airplane, the engine made loud popping/banging sounds and he experienced a reduction in engine power. He maneuvered the airplane to land on runway 13 in a “tight” left traffic pattern. During the landing, the left wing contacted the runway and the airplane landed hard. The pilot lost control of the airplane as it departed the runway and rolled inverted. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing, fuselage, and to the horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Postaccident examination of the engine found that it was equipped with a Champion Slick impulse magneto that sparked the lower bank of aviation spark plugs and an electronic ignition system that sparked the upper bank of automotive spark plugs. The No. 1 electronic ignition lead was loose and detached from the ignition coil. Additionally, the ignition coil package mount bolt was loose, which would have allowed the grouping to vibrate during engine operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid Jay Perry (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length3004 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVans RV6 A
Tail NumberN48PS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior · XP-360-B1C2 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data