ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290706
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| Date: | Sunday 20 December 2015 |
| Time: | 12:37 LT |
| Type: | Mini Coupe |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N853WD |
| MSN: | WD00001 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2013 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1 hours |
| Engine model: | Volkswagen 1915 CC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Middle River, Maryland -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Baltimore-Martin State Airport, MD (MTN/KMTN) |
| Baltimore-Martin State Airport, MD (MTN/KMTN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the experimental amateur built airplane reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane veered to the left. As the airplane neared the left edge of the runway, the pilot rotated the airplane in an attempt to be come airborne, but the airplane aerodynamically stalled three feet above the runway and then impacted the runway nose first.
The pilot reported that he performed a post-accident inspection of the airplane with the assistance of another pilot, and he discovered that he installed the rudder control horn upside down. The improper installation reversed the rudder control input. When right rudder input was needed during takeoff to overcome the airplane's left turning tendency precipitated by the engine and propeller, pushing on the right rudder pedal made the airplane turn left. The pilot recommended that he verify proper control connections after maintenance.
Probable Cause: The pilot's incorrect installation of the rudder horn and failure to properly inspect the installation, which led to a loss of directional control during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA16CA088
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 18:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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