JOY AVIATION LTD VANS RV-6
McKinney, TX — March 24, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 24, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | McKinney, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.17778, -96.59028 |
| Airport | Collin County Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA201 |
| Event ID | 20120326X01225 |
Aircraft
| Make | JOY AVIATION LTD |
| Model | VANS RV-6 |
| Registration # | N589M |
| Operator | Michael D Butler and Judith K Butler |
| Owner | Michael D Butler and Judith K Butler |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.