Pilot Debrief

SAWBY SCOTT RV-6A near Richland, WA — 2022-04-17

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Date
2022-04-17
Location
Richland, WA, USA
Airport
RLD
Aircraft
SAWBY SCOTT RV-6A
Registration
N341SS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff ground roll, he slowly started to pull the control stick back for takeoff after the airplane attained 55-60 knots. The airplane subsequently veered left off the runway despite application of full right rudder. The airplane’s left wing struck sage brush, which caused the airplane to cartwheel and nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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