ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 361228
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| Date: | Thursday 30 September 1993 |
| Time: | 11:45 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-6 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N607DC |
| MSN: | 20007 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1991 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 177 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A4M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ely, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Wickenberg, AZ (E25) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during the ground roll portion of takeoff the left main landing gear tire blew out. The pilot aborted the takeoff by reducing engine power. The airplane veered off the runway, entered a gravel area, and collided with a runway sign. The runway was 5998 feet long by 150 feet wide.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his conventional gear airplane after the failure of a main landing gear tire.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX93LA372
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 16:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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