ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291068
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| Date: | Thursday 30 April 2015 |
| Time: | 16:15 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-6 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N91WD |
| MSN: | 20154WD |
| Year of manufacture: | 1991 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1365 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D2J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tunica, Mississippi -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Kennett Municipal Airport, MO (KNT/KTKX) |
| Tunica Municipal Airport, MS (UTM/KUTA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff roll on runway 35, the pilot stated he encountered a gust of wind that moved the tail of the tailwheel equipped airplane to the right. The airplane veered left and the pilot attempted to correct with right rudder but stated he did not apply enough. The right main landing gear collapsed during the event and the airplane departed the left side of the runway into the grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. Winds reported on the field near the time of the accident were 10 knots from 280 degrees.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA15CA056
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 09:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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