Pilot Debrief

VANS RV6 near Goldsby, OK — 2023-04-08

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Date
2023-04-08
Location
Goldsby, OK, USA
Airport
1K4
Aircraft
VANS RV6
Registration
N48PS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The engine electronic ignition system became disconnected, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.

NTSB narrative

Shortly after takeoff, the pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power and turned back to the airport to land. During the “tight” left traffic pattern, the left wing contacted the runway and the pilot lost control of the airplane, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. Postaccident examination of the engine found the No. 1 electronic ignition lead was loose and detached from the ignition coil. Additionally, the ignition coil package mount bolt was loose, which would have allowed the grouping to vibrate during engine operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after engine power loss was noticed.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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